1. Iowa Land Value Survey 2008 Dr. Michael Duffy, Extension Economist Dr
Iowa Land Value Survey Dr. Michael Duffy, Extension Economist Dr. Darnell Smith, Research Associate

2. Statewide Average
$4,468
Up 14.3%
Up $560

3. High Grade Land
$5,381
Up 14.8%
Up $695

4. Medium Grade Land
$4,195
Up 14.4%
Up $528

5. Low Grade Land
$2,967
Up 11.7%
Up $311

6. Northwest
$5,395
Up 14.8%
Up $696
High $6,150
Medium $5,023
Low $3,580

7. $4,950 North Central Up 13.6% Up $594 High $5,514 Medium $4,568
Low $3,408

8. Northeast
$4,590
Up 13.2%
Up $535
High $5,415
Medium $4,339
Low $3,296

9. $4,823 West Central Up 19.6% Up $790 High $5,752 Medium $4,537
Low $3,187

10. Central
$5,280
Up 16.6%
Up $751
High $6,076
Medium $4,919
Low $3,469

11. $4,743 East Central Up 11.0% Up $471 High $5,674 Medium $4,405
Low $3,214

12. Southwest
$3,626
Up 13.0%
Up $416
High $4,642
Medium $3,425
Low $2,298

13. $2,573 South Central Up 10.7% Up $248 High $3,586 Medium $2,527
Low $1,757

14. Southeast
$3,913
Up 13.0%
Up $449
High $5,346
Medium $3,721
Low $2,271

15. 2008 Average Values Dollar Values Less than $4,000 $4,000 - $5,000
More than $5,000

16. Average Values All Grades

17. Average Values Adjusted
for Inflation, 2008 Dollars

18. Percentage Changes Percentage Change Increased up to 12%
Increased 12.1 to 14%
Increased 14.1 to 16%
Increased 16.1% or more

19. Percentage Change from Previous Year, 1951-2008

20. Percentage Change Adjusted for Inflation, 2008 Dollars

21. Positive Factors Affecting Land Values

22. Negative Factors Affecting Land Values

23. Who Purchased Farmland

24. Change in Sales Activity from Previous Year

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