The Texas Panhandle gets its name for its proximity to the handle-shaped portion of its neighbor, Oklahoma. It is the state's least populated region. A total of around 2,000 acres were listed for sale in Briscoe County recently, representing a combined approximately $5 million in Briscoe County land and rural real estate for sale. Briscoe County ranks 243rd out of 254 counties in the Lone Star State for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all land for sale in Briscoe County, Silverton featured the most land for sale. Briscoe County has a large agricultural economy, with 282 farms recorded in the county during the latest U.S. Census. Farming activities in Briscoe County generate annual revenues of $4 million, most of which is from crops. Briscoe County is Texas's 163rd biggest county (901 square miles). It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of the state.