In the Panhandle, Moore County is anchored by Dumas, its county seat. Established in 1876, it developed with ranching and later natural gas production. Today, it’s a rural-small town county, with Dumas providing schools, healthcare, and commerce. Housing includes modest ranch houses, mid-century homes, and newer builds in small subdivisions. Amarillo lies about 45 miles south. Prices are affordable, with most homes running $120,000–$200,000, while farmland averages $1,500–$3,500 per acre. Buyers are often local families, farmers, and energy workers.