Market Overview
Polk County Farmland Values
Polk County farmland is currently trading in the $8,100 to $10,500 per acre range for quality row crop ground, based on 2024–2025 Iowa market data and ISU Extension county averages. Polk County is home to Des Moines with the highest development pressure and urban-edge farmland premiums in Iowa.
Cash rent rates in Polk County average approximately $232 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 Polk County estimator below.
Polk County Value Ranges — 2025
Based on USDA NASS and ISU Extension county-level data. Adjusted for CSR2 productivity.
$12,100
Conservative/acre
$13,800
Mid estimate/acre
$15,700
High estimate/acre
Polk 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 | $386/ac | $30,880/yr |
| 160 acres | $386/ac | $61,760/yr |
| 320 acres | $386/ac | $123,520/yr |
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