The value of all land for sale in Howard County, Iowa, recently was $5 million, representing a combined 542 acres of land for sale in Howard County. Howard County ranks 99th out of 99 counties in the Cyclone State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Among cities in Howard County with farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale, Riceville featured the most land for sale. Howard County has a large agricultural economy, with 883 farms recorded in the county during the latest U.S. Census. Farming activities in Howard County generate annual revenues of $28 million, most of which is from crops. Howard County is Iowa's 75th largest county (473 square miles). It's located in the Eastern Iowa region of the state.