Winnebago County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Winnebago County, Iowa. This resource outlines average land prices, auction history, agricultural data, and key local information to support your farmland decisions. For a FREE farm valuation or answers to your farmland questions, contact your local Winnebago County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $10,226.84 per acre. For updated values or to learn what your farm is worth, 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)
Winnebago County held 2 farmland auctions in 2025, totaling 193 acres. The average price was $8,100 per acre, with an average of $117 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county held 4 farmland auctions selling 213 acres. The average price was $10,758.55 per acre, with $149.28 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
There were 9 farmland auctions in 2023 across 780.03 acres. The average price per acre was $12,274.56, with $170 per CSR2.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, 5 farmland auctions sold 539.46 acres. The average price reached $12,600 per acre, with $164 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Winnebago County recorded 13 farmland auctions in 2021 covering 1,705 acres. Farmland averaged $10,312 per acre, with $137 per CSR2.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 72.9
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 211.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 60.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Winnebago County
Lake Mills, Buffalo Center, Thompson, Rake, Leland, Scarville
Adjacent Counties
Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Worth, Hancock, Kossuth, Cerro Gordo
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Winnebago County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Winnebago County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership data via the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Winnebago County History
Winnebago County was founded in 1847 and named after the Native American Winnebago Tribe. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,679. The county is also home to Winnebago Industries, a well-known manufacturer of motor homes.
Additional historical information can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Winnebago County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
