1. Iowa Land Values Survey
2006
Dr. Michael Duffy, Extension Economist
Darnell Smith, Research Associate

2. Statewide Average
$3,204
Up 10.0%
Up $290

3. High Grade Land
$3,835
Up 9.2%
Up $324

4. Medium Grade Land
$3,011
Up 10.1%
Up $275

5. Low Grade Land
$2,195
Up 11.9%
Up $234

6. Northwest
$3,783
Up 11.5%
High $4,261
Medium $3,561
Low $2,566

7. North Central
$3,478
Up 7.9%
High $3,834
Medium $3,223
Low $2,500

8. Northeast
$3,187
Up 7.6%
High $3,816
Medium $2,987
Low $2,248

9. West Central
$3,410
Up 11.9%
High $4,072
Medium $3,213
Low $2,293

10. Central
$3,716
Up 8.8%
High $4,263
Medium $3,458
Low $2,615

11. East Central
$3,725
Up 9.7%
High $4,442
Medium $3,501
Low $2,505

12. Southwest
$2,580
Up 9.8%
High $3,209
Medium $2,442
Low $1,729

13. South Central
$1,927
Up 7.5%
High $2,663
Medium $1,866
Low $1,373

14. Southeast
$2,849
Up 14.7%
High $3,793
Medium $2,679
Low $1,786

15. 2006 Average Values Dollar Values Less than $2,500 $2,500 - $3,499
$3,500 - $4,000
More than $4,000

16. Average Values All Grades

17. Average Values Adjusted
For Inflation, 2006 Dollars

18. Percentage Changes Percentage Change Increased up to 8%
Increased 8.1 to 10%
Increased 10.1 to 12.5%
Increased 12.6% or more

19. Percentage Change from Previous Year, 1951-2006

20. Percentage Change Adjusted for Inflation, 2006 Dollars

21. Positive Factors Affecting Land Values

22. Positive Factors Affecting Land Values, 2003-2006

23. Who Purchased Farmland

24. Change in Sales Activity from Previous Year

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