February 3, 2026
How to Assess Missouri’s Land Market in 2026
Spanning more than 69,000 square miles from prairie lowlands to the Ozark highlands, Missouri’s varied terrain shapes a land market influenced by agricultural productivity, timber resources, conservation priorities, and recreational demand. With roughly three-quarters of the state’s acreage tied to agriculture, timber, or conservation uses, land values and buying interest often reflect a mix of row-crop and pasture potential, hunting and outdoor amenities, and regional differences in soils, topography, and access to markets.