In the far northern Panhandle, Sherman County is anchored by Stratford, its seat. Established in 1876, it has always been a ranching and farming county. Today, it’s extremely rural, with Stratford as the main community. Housing stock includes small townhomes, ranch houses, and manufactured homes. Amarillo lies about 85 miles south. Homes are inexpensive, usually $90,000–$150,000, while farmland averages $1,500–$3,000 per acre. Buyers are typically ranchers, farmers, or hunters.