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In South Texas, Live Oak County is anchored by George West (the seat) and Three Rivers. Established in 1856, it developed with ranching and later oil. Today, it is largely rural-small town, with agriculture, oil, and recreation shaping the economy. Choke Canyon Reservoir provides fishing, camping, and weekend property appeal. Housing includes modest ranch houses, brick homes in George West and Three Rivers, and manufactured homes. Corpus Christi lies about 70 miles southeast, offering city access. Prices are modest: most existing homes range $140,000–$240,000, while land averages $4,000–$8,000 per acre, higher near the reservoir. Buyers often include ranchers, hunters, and weekenders looking for recreation property.