Dumas, TX

Located about 40 miles north of Amarillo, Dumas is a welcoming High Plains town that serves as the heart of Moore County. With around 14,500 residents, it offers the quiet pace of small-town Texas alongside wide-open skies and a strong sense of community. Dumas Avenue runs straight through town, anchoring local shops and diners, while Amarillo sits an easy highway drive south whenever you need bigger-city shopping, healthcare, or airport travel.

Daily life here is rooted in agriculture, energy, and regional ranching, giving the local economy a steady, hardworking backbone. Families are served by the Dumas Independent School District, and Amarillo College's local branch campus provides great opportunities for higher education and career training right in town. With community parks, local heritage exhibits at the Window on the Plains Museum, and friendly neighbors, Dumas offers a comfortable, affordable Panhandle lifestyle.