Cass County, Indiana
2024 Land Sales Report
Cass County, Indiana saw consistent increases in price per acre through 2024, though recent trends in 2025 point to a more balanced and steady land market.
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Average Price of Land*
$11,495/acre
in 2024*
As high as $18,381/acre
in 2024*
Land Market Commentary & Local Trends
Overall, the average price of farmland was $11,495/acre and the price per productivity index point was $147.05 in 2024 based on the sales data. It is important to note that in 2024 there have been farmland sales as high as $18,381 per acre.
Since 1977, the Geswein Farm & Land Team has been advising landowners to be stewards of the land and make decisions based on most current, accurate, and relevant data. The information in this report can provide you with a rough estimate of your property’s value; however, understanding the specific characteristics of your property and how they compare to the other sales will provide the most accurate value of your property. Additionally, properties sold by land brokers via auctions or listings consistently outperformed individual to individual transactions and properties sold by traditional home realtors.
By The Numbers
Recently, Land.com listed approximately $9 million worth of farms, rural properties, hunting land, and other real estate for sale in Cass County, Indiana. This accounts for around 1,000 acres currently on the market. Cass County ranks 85th in Indiana for total land acreage available for sale. Among its cities, Logansport has the most land listings. Covering 414 square miles, Cass County is the 34th largest county in the state and is located in Indiana’s north central region.
According to the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture, Cass County is a significant agricultural hub in north-central Indiana, encompassing 224,621 acres enrolled in 633 farms – averaging 355 acres per operation – and generating $253 million in agricultural product sales annually. Farmers there received nearly $1.18 million in government support, incurred $180 million in production expenses, and achieved a net cash income of approximately $81.6 million, underscoring the county’s strong farm-level profitability and economic importance to the region.
Overview of Cass County Agriculture
Location and Geography: Cass County is located in north-central Indiana and spans 414 square miles of primarily flat to gently rolling terrain, with the Wabash River running through its southern region.
Major Crops:
- Corn
- Soybeans
Cass County’s agricultural landscape is dominated by corn and soybeans, reflecting broader Indiana trends where these two crops make up about 60% of the state’s agricultural output, with corn alone grown on nearly half of all croplands. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture, the county supports 633 farms averaging 355 acres each and a total of 224,621 acres in production. The agricultural sector generates approximately $253 million in annual product sales, with farmers receiving around $1.18 million in government support and yielding a net cash income near $81.6 million. This highlights a robust, family-owned farming community focused on key row crops like corn and soybeans, complemented by other regional specialty crops.
History & Background of Cass County, Indiana
County Seat: Logansport
Townships: Adams / Bethlehem / Boone / Clay / Clinton / Deer Creek / Eel / Harrison / Jackson / Jefferson / Miami / Noble / Tipton
History: Named for General Lewis Cass, President Jackson’s secretary of war
Population: 40,456
Cities & Towns: Galveston / Onward / Royal Center / Walton / Logansport
Acreage: 265,600
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the following crop statistics have been reported for Cass County, Indiana.
The 2022 Ag Census for Cass County, Indiana, reported the following crop statistics:
Number of farms: 633
Land in farms (acres): 224,621
Average farm size (acres): 355
Total market value of products sold: $252,949,000
Government payments: $1,176,000
Farm-related income: $7,531,000
Total farm production expenses: $180,064,000
Net cash farm income: $81,592,000
Sources / Citations:
Source 1:
“United States Department of Agriculture.” USDA, www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Indiana/Publications/County_Estimates/index.php#:~:text=Access%20Quick%20Stats%20Lite,to%20NASS%20Surveys%20and%20Programs. Accessed 2 July 2025.
Source 2:
“2022 Census of Agriculture County Profile.” USDA, www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Online_Resources/County_Profiles/Indiana/cp18017.pdf. Accessed 2 July 2025.
*The transaction and land sales data/information contained in this report was obtained from publicly available sources and sales disclosures deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed, no liability for accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by Geswein Farm & Land Realty, LLC
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