Webster County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Webster County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and helpful resources to guide your property search. To get answers to your farmland questions or to request a FREE farm appraisal, connect with your Webster County land expert today.
Location: Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: The current average price of farmland in Webster County is $12,785.62 per acre. For the most accurate county average or a custom valuation of your land, contact Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Land Auctions in 2025 (as of April 2025)
Webster County held 1 farmland auction in 2025, representing 65.5 acres. The average sale price reached $12,013 per acre, and the average $163 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county hosted 12 farmland auctions totaling 973.17 acres. The average sale price was $12,850 per acre, with an average of $172.50 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, Webster County completed 13 farmland auctions covering 1,291.85 acres. The average price reached $13,932 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $184.42.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, there were 2 farmland auctions totaling 201 acres. The county’s average price came in at $13,150 per acre, with $173 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained steady with 6 farmland auctions involving 501.94 acres. The average price was $9,891.67 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $147.
2020 Land Auctions
In 2020, Webster County recorded 4 farmland auctions totaling 296 acres. The average price was $7,766.67 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $96.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 75.1
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 212 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 60 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $271
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Webster County
Badger, Dayton, Harcourt, Otho, Baum, Duncombe, Lehigh, Stratford, Callender, Fort Dodge, Moorland, Vincent, Clare, Gowrie
Adjacent Counties
Humboldt, Wright, Pocahontas, Calhoun, Greene, Boone, Hamilton
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Webster County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Webster County FSA Office
- County Assessor: View parcel data, taxes, sales history, and ownership records on the Assessor Page.
County Assessor: You can learn individual farm information; parcel ID numbers, farm taxes, recent land sales, and even landowners names and mailing addresses on the county Assessor Page here.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values in Webster County, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary appraisal.
Webster County History
Webster County was established in 1851 and named in honor of Daniel Webster, an American statesman known for his influential oratory. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 36,999. The county forms part of the Fort Dodge, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area. Additional historical details can be found on Wikipedia.
Webster County highlighted in red on the Iowa state map.
