Average Cost of an Acre of Land in Missouri (2026)
The average value of farmland in Missouri is about $5,000 per acre based on the latest USDA data, roughly 15% above the national average of $4,350. Missouri lands near the national average and stays affordable by Corn Belt standards. Northern row-crop ground contrasts with cheaper Ozark recreational and grazing land in the south.
Average agricultural land values from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). Building lots and developed parcels sell for more; always check recent local sales.
Price your own parcel
What affects land prices in Missouri
- North vs south. Northern row-crop ground prices above the southern Ozark hill country.
- Recreational demand. Ozark hunting and timber tracts draw out-of-state buyers.
- Access and floodplain. Frontage shapes value, as does floodplain status near the rivers.
- Cattle country. Strong demand for pasture and grazing land supports prices across much of the state.
How Missouri compares
At about $5,000 an acre, Missouri sits 15% above the US average of $4,350. Cropland here averages $5,150 an acre and pasture $4,150, against national figures of $5,830 and $1,920. These are working-farmland averages: a buildable lot near a city runs well above them, and raw, remote acreage well below.
Where an acre runs cheap and where it runs high in Missouri
Missouri lands near the national average and stays affordable by Corn Belt standards. The split runs north to south: productive row-crop ground in the northern half prices above the cheaper Ozark hill country in the south, where timber and recreational tracts dominate. Land near Kansas City, St. Louis, or Springfield runs higher than remote rural ground.
Cropland, pasture, and the Missouri spread
Missouri farm real estate averages about $5,000 an acre, with cropland near $5,150 and pasture around $4,150. The relatively strong pasture number reflects Missouri's standing as cattle country, where steady demand for grazing land supports prices across much of the state.
Which way Missouri prices are moving
Missouri farmland rose about 4.2 percent in the latest USDA figures, near the national pace. Northern row-crop ground and strong cattle demand hold values steady, while Ozark recreational tracts draw out-of-state buyers after hunting and timber land.
What the average buys you
At $5,000 an acre, 15 acres of Missouri farmland runs about $75,000 before closing. Northern cropland costs more; Ozark hill ground costs less. Use the calculator above with a real listing price for the tract you're weighing.
Before you buy land in Missouri
Location within the state sets the baseline, so compare north to north and south to south, not against the statewide average. Check floodplain status near the rivers, confirm road access, and lean on recent local sales before you buy.
Common questions
On average, about $5,000 per acre for farmland in the latest USDA figures. That's the agricultural average; a buildable lot near a city costs more and remote acreage less. Enter a local listing price in the calculator above to price your own parcel.
Yes. Missouri farmland rose 4.2% in the latest USDA report, slower than the national average of 4.3%.
No. The USDA figure is average agricultural land value. Residential and commercial building lots sell well above it. Treat the average as a floor for rural acreage and compare against recent local sales before you buy.
43,560 square feet. Use the square feet to acres tool to convert any lot size, in either direction.
These are planning estimates based on USDA agricultural land values, not an appraisal. Land prices vary widely by county, parcel, access, and use. Confirm with recent local sales or a licensed appraiser before buying or selling.