Iron County
Missouri's high igneous country, where the mountains still hold their timber.
The Land in Iron County
Iron County sits at the rugged heart of the St. Francois Mountains, home to some of the highest, most broken ground in Missouri. Ancient igneous knobs rise out of heavy oak-hickory timber, and the terrain rewards buyers who want seclusion, elevation, and big-woods character. This is classic hardwood deer and turkey country, with pasture and hay ground tucked into the valleys between the ridges. The St. Francis River gathers its headwaters here among glades and rocky shut-ins. Land here leans toward timber, cattle, and recreation rather than row crops, and the mining heritage runs deep. For a hunting camp, a working cattle place, or a rugged recreational tract, Iron County offers scenery and solitude in equal measure.
Iron County Land Market
Land, farm & acreage (5+ acres) in Iron County. Sold figures reflect closed MLS transactions over the trailing 12 months; median $/acre is based on raw land without a dwelling. Source: MARIS MLS.
Land & Farm in Iron County
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