WAYNE COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Wayne County Iowa Land Information

Explore farmland opportunities in Wayne County, Iowa. This page highlights farmland values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Wayne County land expert.

Location: Southern Iowa

Average Farmland Value: $7,096.45 per acre. For the most current Wayne County farmland value or a personalized valuation, contact Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).

Average Farmland Value for Iowa: $11,400 per acre

Land Auctions in 2025 (as of April 2025)

Two farmland auctions sold 356.38 acres. Sales averaged $5,475 per acre, with an average of $159.15 per CSR2 point.

Land Auctions in 2024

Twenty farmland auctions sold 1,888.36 acres. Sales averaged $7,258.60 per acre, with an average of $157 per CSR2 point.

Land Auctions in 2023

Eleven farmland auctions sold 1,239.95 acres. Sales averaged $6,595 per acre, with an average of $169.67 per CSR2 point.

Land Auctions in 2022

Eighteen farmland auctions sold 1,543.66 acres. Sales averaged $7,033.94 per acre, with an average of $139.61 per CSR2 point.

Land Auctions in 2021

Fifteen farmland auctions sold 1,266.28 acres. Sales averaged $7,085 per acre, with an average of $155.13 per CSR2 point.

County Agricultural Data

• Average CSR2 Rating: 50.7
• 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 177 bushels per acre
• 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 57.1 bushels per acre
• ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
• ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100

Towns in Wayne County

Corydon, Seymour, Humeston, Allerton, Lineville, Promise City, Clio, Millerton

Adjacent Counties

Lucas, Appanoose, Decatur, Putnam County (Missouri), Mercer County (Missouri)

County Seat

Corydon

Additional County Resources

• County Website: Wayne County Website
• Farm Service Agency: Wayne County FSA Office
• County Assessor: Parcel data, taxes, landowner records, and recent sales are available on the Wayne County Assessor Page.

FREE Farm Appraisal

To learn more about farmland values in Wayne County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).

Wayne County History

Wayne County was formed in 1846 and named after General Anthony Wayne. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,497, with Corydon serving as the county seat. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.