Woodbury County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Woodbury County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to support your property research. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, contact your local Woodbury County land expert today.
Location: Western Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $8,517.90 per acre. For the most up-to-date value or to find out 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 7 farmland auctions totaling 508.74 acres. The average price was $8,112.67 per acre, with an average of $176.26 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
The county held 15 farmland auctions, selling 1,601.20 acres. Farmland averaged $8,680 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $192.46.
2023 Land Auctions
There were 11 farmland auctions totaling 1,059.49 acres. The average price reached $12,400 per acre, with $/CSR2 at $199.20.
2022 Land Auctions
Woodbury County recorded 21 farmland auctions, covering 2,096.48 acres. Farmland averaged $12,467.14 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $203.89.
2021 Land Auctions
The county hosted 13 farmland auctions totaling 1,542 acres. The average price was $9,215 per acre, with an average of $141.19 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 61.4
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 168 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 44 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $276
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Woodbury County
Anthon, Danbury, Oto, Sioux City, Bronson, Hornick, Pierson, Sloan, Correctionville, Lawton, Salix, Smithland, Cushing, Moville, Sergeant Bluff
Adjacent Counties
Plymouth, Sioux, Monona, Ida, Cherokee, Crawford
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Woodbury County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Woodbury County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, sales, and ownership at the Woodbury County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Woodbury County History
Woodbury County was originally established in 1851 as Wahkaw County. In 1853, the Iowa Legislature renamed it in honor of Levi Woodbury, a U.S. senator, governor of New Hampshire, and Supreme Court justice. The first county seat was Thompsonville, followed by Sergeant Bluff, before the seat moved to Sioux City in 1856. Today, Woodbury County is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area and includes reservation land owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Ho-Chunk). Additional historical details can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
