Worth County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Worth County, Iowa. This page outlines land values, auction history, CSR2 data, yields, and local agricultural resources to support your farmland decisions. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Worth County land expert.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,001.50 per acre. For the most current value or a personalized farm evaluation, 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)
Worth County recorded no farmland auctions in 2025.
Land Auctions in 2024
There were 6 farmland auctions totaling 613.67 acres. The average price was $11,001.50 per acre, with $149.67 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
No farmland auctions occurred in Worth County in 2023.
Land Auctions in 2022
There were 19 farmland auctions totaling 1,824.99 acres. The average price was $8,677.16 per acre, at $136.52 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
There were 10 farmland auctions totaling 819 acres. The average price was $10,238 per acre, with $135 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2020
Two farmland auctions occurred totaling 149 acres. Farmland averaged $7,788 per acre, with $121 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 73.8
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 187.6 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 51 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Worth County
Fertile, Grafton, Hanlontown, Joice, Kensett, Manly, Northwood
Adjacent Counties
Mitchell, Cerro Gordo, Winnebago
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Worth County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Worth County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, and landowner information via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
Considering selling or evaluating your farmland? Request a FREE appraisal or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Worth County History
Worth County, founded in 1851, is named after Major General William Jenkins Worth. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,443. The county spans 402 square miles, with 400 square miles of land, and is part of the Mason City, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area. (Source: Wikipedia)
Location of Worth County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
