Market Overview
Palo Alto County Farmland Values
Palo Alto County farmland is currently trading in the $7,400 to $9,600 per acre range for quality row crop ground, based on 2024–2025 Iowa market data and ISU Extension county averages. Palo Alto County is highly productive flat ground with strong wind energy development activity.
Cash rent rates in Palo Alto County average approximately $215 per acre per year for tillable ground, with top-quality CSR2-rated parcels commanding higher rates. Landowners with higher soil productivity scores typically see cash rent offers in the upper end of the county range.
For a personalized estimate based on your specific acreage, soil score, and tillable percentage, use our free Palo Alto County estimator below.
Palo Alto County Value Ranges — 2025
Based on USDA NASS and ISU Extension county-level data. Adjusted for CSR2 productivity.
$11,100
Conservative/acre
$12,600
Mid estimate/acre
$14,400
High estimate/acre
Palo Alto 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 | $353/ac | $28,240/yr |
| 160 acres | $353/ac | $56,480/yr |
| 320 acres | $353/ac | $112,960/yr |
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