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 Texas's Hemphill County recently, representing a total value of approximately $4 million in Hemphill County land and rural real estate for sale. Hemphill County ranks 251st out of 254 counties in the Lone Star State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Among cities in Hemphill County with land for sale, Canadian had the most land for sale. Economically speaking, Hemphill County's is largely dependent on mining and mineral extraction-related businesses and services. Hemphill County is the 142nd biggest county (912 square miles) in Texas. It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of the state.