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Canadian, the seat of Hemphill County, is a scenic Panhandle town along the Canadian River valley. Established in 1876, it has long been ranch country. Today, the county is very rural, with Canadian providing schools, shops, and a charming historic downtown. Housing consists of brick ranchers, older frame homes, and ranch estates on acreage. The nearest larger city is Amarillo, about 100 miles southwest. Home prices are modest, typically $140,000–$240,000, while ranchland sells $1,500–$4,000 per acre, depending on water and improvements. Buyers include ranchers, hunters, and those seeking small-town living in a scenic Panhandle setting.