Winneshiek County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auctions, nearby towns, and helpful resources to guide your property search. To set up a FREE farm appraisal or get answers to any questions, contact your local Winneshiek County land expert.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,590.82 per acre. For the most current average 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)
There were 6 farmland auctions in 2025, involving 551.24 acres. The average farmland price reached $11,122 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $199.12.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, the county hosted 7 farmland auctions, moving 446.2 acres. As a result, the average price reached $12,153.40 per acre, with an average of $297.26 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Throughout 2023, 12 farmland auctions took place, totaling 1,081.9 acres. That year’s land values averaged $10,531 per acre, and the $/CSR2 figure reached $206.71.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, the county completed 6 farmland auctions. Those sales covered 400.94 acres and produced an average value of $10,037.67 per acre, along with $197 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained strong in 2021. The county recorded 14 auctions involving 1,067.75 acres. Average values reached $9,633 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $184.31.
2020 Land Auctions
In 2020, the county saw 21 farmland auctions totaling 2,012.34 acres. The average farmland price reached $8,924 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $135.86.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 59.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 195.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 52.6 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $278
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Winneshiek County
Calmar, Castalia, Decorah, Fort Atkinson, Jackson Junction, Ossian, Ridgeway, Spillville
Adjacent Counties
Fillmore County (MN), Houston County (MN), Allamakee, Fayette, Chickasaw, Howard, Clayton
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Winneshiek County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Winneshiek County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, sales, and ownership details on the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, you can fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Winneshiek County History
Winneshiek County is located in northern Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,070. The county has deep cultural roots tied to Czech, Slovak, English, Irish, German, Swiss, and Norwegian immigrant groups who settled in the region.
The first settlements began in 1848 in present-day Bloomfield Township near Castalia and in Washington Township near Fort Atkinson. The county was organized in 1847 and named after a chief of the Winnebago tribe.
Winneshiek County reached a peak population of 21,842 in 1980. Like much of Iowa during the 1980s, it experienced population loss through 1990, followed by moderate recovery in the 1990s.
Historical information sourced from Wikipedia.
