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 value of all farms and ranches for sale in Castro County recently was nearly $49 million, representing a total of 6,758 acres of land for sale in Castro County. Castro County ranks 228th in the state for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Of all land and rural real estate for sale in Castro County, Dimmitt had the most land for sale. Castro County has a large agricultural economy, with 532 farms recorded in the county during the latest 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 the 169th largest county (899 square miles) in Texas. It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of Texas.