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Known as the “Gateway to the Texas Panhandle,” Deaf Smith County is anchored by Hereford, the county seat and the “Beef Capital of the World.” Established in 1876, it has a strong agricultural base, with cattle feedlots and dairies dominating. The county is rural, though Hereford is a busy hub with schools, shops, and a strong Hispanic cultural presence. Housing stock includes mid-20th-century ranchers, modest cottages, and farmhouses, with some newer homes around Hereford. Amarillo lies about 45 minutes northeast. Prices for existing homes range $110,000–$200,000, while farmland suitable for crops or dairies sells for $3,000–$6,000 per acre.