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. The overall value of farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale in Castro County, Texas, recently on Land.com was around $54 million. This represents approximately 8,000 acres of farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale in Castro County. Castro County ranks 213th in Texas for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Among cities in Castro County with farms, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale, Dimmitt had the most land for sale. Its economy is defined as agricultural, with 532 farms recorded in the county during the most recent U.S. Census. Farming activities in Castro County generate annual revenues of $15 million, the majority of which comes from livestock products. Castro County is Texas's 169th largest county (899 square miles). It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of Texas.