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Iowa farmland values rose slightly in 2025, according to the annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey. The statewide average increased 0.7%, or $83 per acre, reaching $11,549. While this marks a gain over last year’s nominal value, it remains about $286 per acre below the 2023 peak of $11,835.
Local counties experienced mixed results. Keokuk County led the region with a 3.0% increase, bringing average farmland to $9,828 per acre. Mahaska County saw a 1.4% rise to $10,209 per acre, the highest among nearby counties, while Wapello County also increased by 1.4%, averaging $8,410 per acre. Jefferson County rose 1.3% to $8,839 per acre.
Not all counties saw gains. Van Buren County recorded a slight 0.4% decline to $8,438 per acre. Davis County fell 0.3% to $7,735, the lowest in the area, while Monroe County also dropped 0.3% to $8,023 per acre.
The Iowa Land Value Survey, conducted by Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, offers an important benchmark for farmers, lenders, and policymakers navigating Iowa’s agricultural land market.
