Market Overview
Ford County Farmland Values
Ford County farmland is currently trading in the $8,300 to $10,700 per acre range for quality row crop ground, based on 2024–2025 Illinois market data and UIUC Extension county averages. Ford County is excellent flat farmland with some of Illinois's best PI scores and drainage.
Cash rent rates in Ford County average approximately $238 per acre per year for tillable ground, with high PI-rated parcels commanding stronger rates. Illinois uses the Productivity Index (PI) soil rating system, and Ford County's averages reflect its regional soil quality and market conditions.
For a personalized estimate based on your specific acreage, soil score, and tillable percentage, use our free Ford County estimator below.
Ford County Value Ranges — 2025
Based on USDA NASS and UIUC Extension county-level data. Adjusted for PI productivity ratings.
$13,400
Conservative/acre
$15,200
Mid estimate/acre
$17,300
High estimate/acre
Ford County Cash Rent Estimates — 2025
Estimated annual gross cash rent by parcel size. Tillable acres basis.
| Parcel Size | Est. Cash Rent/Acre | Est. Annual Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 80 acres | $426/ac | $34,080/yr |
| 160 acres | $426/ac | $68,160/yr |
| 320 acres | $426/ac | $136,320/yr |
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