In the Texas Panhandle, Roberts County is anchored by Miami, its small seat. Established in 1889, it remains one of the least populated counties in Texas, known for ranching and wide-open prairie. The area is extremely rural, with housing limited to modest frame houses, ranch properties, and mobile housing. Pampa (35 miles east) and Amarillo (70 miles west) are the nearest larger cities. Homes are inexpensive, usually $90,000–$150,000, while ranchland averages $1,500–$3,500 per acre. Buyers are typically ranchers, hunters, and those looking for remote land.