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On the South Plains, Lamb County is anchored by Littlefield (the seat), with Amherst, Earth, and Sudan as smaller towns. Established in 1876, it grew with cotton, cattle, and railroads. Today, it remains strongly rural, with agriculture dominating. Housing is modest, including frame houses, mid-century ranchers, and manufactured homes. The nearest large city is Lubbock, about 40 miles southeast. Prices are low: most homes cost $90,000–$150,000, while farmland sells $1,500–$3,500 per acre. Buyers are often farmers, ranchers, or those seeking affordable small-town life near Lubbock.