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In Central Texas, Eastland County is anchored by Eastland (the seat), Cisco, and Ranger—all towns with oil-boom history. Established in 1858, it became an oil hotspot in the early 20th century, which shaped much of its legacy. Today, it is rural-small town, with ranching, oil, and I-20 travel fueling its economy. Abilene is about 50 miles west, serving as the nearest larger city. Housing ranges from historic bungalows in Eastland, early 20th-century homes from the oil era, brick ranchers, and rural farmhouses. Prices for existing homes typically range $140,000–$250,000, while land averages $4,000–$8,000 per acre, depending on water and improvements.