Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Iowa's land use is overwhelmingly agricultural, reflecting its role as a Corn Belt powerhouse.
| Category | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arable Land (Cropland) | 88.7% | Corn, soybeans, oats, hay; among highest in U.S. |
| Permanent Crops | 0.2% | Orchards, vineyards, berries (minor). |
| Forest / Woodland | 3.5% | Mostly along rivers (Mississippi, Missouri), steep slopes; not commercial timber. |
| Water Bodies | 2.0% | Natural lakes (Spirit Lake, Okoboji), reservoirs (Saylorville, Coralville), rivers. |
| Semi-Natural / Grassland | 2.9% | Pasture, CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) land, prairie remnants. |
| Built-Up (Urban/Transport) | 2.7% | Cities (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport), roads, farmsteads. |
Data sourced from USDA NASS / National Resources Inventory (approximate; varies by year).