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Located in the South Plains of West Texas, Dawson County has Lamesa as its seat. Founded in 1905, it is rooted in cotton farming and oil production. The county is strongly rural, with Lamesa providing the primary housing stock, schools, and commerce. Housing includes small single-family homes, brick ranchers, and mobile homes, with little new subdivision growth. The nearest large city is Midland, about 65 miles south, which provides broader amenities. Existing homes are inexpensive, typically $90,000–$170,000, while farmland averages $2,000–$4,000 per acre depending on irrigation access.