There’s a reason Wisconsin’s farmland brings in over $100 billion annually to the state’s economy. For decades, Wisconsin has been a frontrunner in producing a unique mix of row crop operations, pastureland, and dairy production. While overall farmland sales slowed down in 2024, the value of land continued to rise compared to Wisconsin’s Midwest neighbors.
According to the Growers Edge Farmland valuation index, average farmland values in Wisconsin rose 17.77% year over year, despite reduced transaction volume.
Below is a deeper look at the counties in Wisconsin with the highest and lowest farmland values as of 2024.
Top 5 Wisconsin Farmland Counties
County Value / Acre, Q4 2024
- Outagamie County $14,502.34
- Fond du Lac County $13,315.14
- Calumet County $13,030.34
- Kenosha County $12,956.88
- Lafayette County $12,736.82
Bottom 5 Wisconsin Farmland Counties
County Value / Acre, Q4 2024
- Douglas County $3,224.16
- Burnett County $3,257.82
- Washburn County $3,305.69
- Price County $4,517.74
- Sawyer County $4,851.6
Even with fewer sales in 2024, Wisconsin farmland values continue to rise, especially in counties across the eastern and southern regions. Understanding these local shifts is essential for making smart investment and lending decisions.
For more insight into Wisconsin farmland values, use Farmland Intel’s valuation tool to explore county data and current market trends.
