Bordering Oklahoma, Wilbarger County is anchored by Vernon, its county seat. Established in 1858, the county was built on cotton, cattle, and railroads. Today, it remains a rural-small town county, with Vernon offering schools, shops, and a community college. Housing includes mid-century brick ranchers, cottages, and mobile homes. Wichita Falls (50 miles east) serves as the regional metro. Homes are modest, generally $100,000–$170,000, while farmland averages $2,500–$5,000 per acre. Buyers are retirees, ranchers, and families seeking affordable living on the Red River plains.