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 almost 7,000 acres were listed for sale in Castro County, Texas, recently; the combined value of all Castro County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale was approximately $49 million. Castro County ranks 230th out of 254 counties in the Lone Star State for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. There were two properties listed as sold in Castro County through the Land Network Comparable Sales Program. This represented a total value of $759,000. Of all locations in Castro County with land for sale, Dimmitt featured 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 biggest county (899 square miles). It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of Texas.