1. Iowa Land Value Survey 2007 Dr. Michael Duffy, Extension Economist Dr
Iowa Land Value Survey Dr. Michael Duffy, Extension Economist Dr. Darnell Smith, Research Associate

2. Statewide Average
$3,908
Up 22.0%
Up $704

3. High Grade Land
$4,686
Up 22.2%
Up $851

4. Medium Grade Land
$3,667
Up 21.8%
Up $655

5. Low Grade Land
$2,656
Up 21.0%
Up $460

6. Northwest
$4,699
Up 24.2%
High $5,313
Medium $4,385
Low $3,210

7. North Central
$4,356
Up 25.3%
High $4,807
Medium $4,026
Low $3,125

8. Northeast
$4,055
Up 27.2%
High $4,859
Medium $3,777
Low $2,853

9. West Central
$4,033
Up 18.3%
High $4,804
Medium $3,796
Low $2,738

10. Central
$4,529
Up 21.9%
High $5,261
Medium $4,194
Low $3,004

11. East Central
$4,272
Up 14.7%
High $5,073
Medium $4,005
Low $2,928

12. Southwest
$3,209
Up 24.4%
High $3,989
Medium $3,047
Low $2,175

13. South Central
$2,325
Up 20.7%
High $3,231
Medium $2,296
Low $1,583

14. Southeast
$3,463
Up 21.4%
High $4,625
Medium $3,270
Low $2,131

15. 2007 Average Values Dollar Values Less than $3,500 $3,500 - $3,999
$4,000 - $4,500
More than $4,500

16. Average Values All Grades

17. Average Values Adjusted
for Inflation, 2007 Dollars

18. Percentage Changes Percentage Change Increased up to 20%
Increased 20.1 to 22.5%
Increased 22.6 to 25.0%
Increased 25.1% or more

19. Percentage Change from Previous Year, 1951-2007

20. Percentage Change Adjusted for Inflation, 2007 Dollars

21. Positive Factors Affecting Land Values

22. Positive Factors Affecting Land Values, 2003-2007

23. Who Purchased Farmland

24. Change in Sales Activity from Previous Year

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