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The second-least populated county in Texas, King County has Guthrie as its seat. Established in 1876, it is dominated by the 4 Sixes Ranch and other massive holdings. The county is extremely rural, with fewer than 300 residents. Housing consists mainly of ranch houses, employee housing, and a few modest homes in Guthrie. The nearest larger city is Lubbock, about 95 miles northwest. Prices are rarely listed for homes; when available, they are modest ($90,000–$150,000). Ranchland is premium, often $1,500–$4,000 per acre, though large tracts typically sell as legacy properties. Buyers are ranching families, investors, or hunting enthusiasts.