In North-Central Texas, Throckmorton County is anchored by Throckmorton, its county seat. Established in 1858, it has a deep ranching legacy and frontier history. Today, it is extremely rural, with fewer than 2,000 residents. Housing is limited to small-town homes, ranch houses, and mobile housing. Abilene lies about 75 miles south. Homes are inexpensive, often $80,000–$140,000, while ranchland averages $1,500–$3,500 per acre. Buyers are typically ranchers, hunters, and those looking for budget-friendly rural Texas acreage.