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Borden County, in West Texas, is one of the least populated counties in the state, with Gail as its tiny county seat. Established in 1876 and named for Gail Borden (famed for condensed milk), it remains a quiet ranching region. With fewer than 700 residents, it is extremely rural, dominated by large ranches and wide open plains. Housing consists almost exclusively of farmhouses, modular homes, and ranch estates. The nearest major city is Lubbock, about 90 miles north. Prices for homes are minimal—existing homes often under $150,000, while vast ranchland parcels average $1,000–$2,500 per acre.