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 nearly 1,000 acres were listed for sale in Texas's Hemphill County recently, representing a total value of approximately $3 million in Hemphill County land and rural real estate for sale. Hemphill County ranks 249th out of 254 counties in Texas for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Hemphill County with farms and ranches for sale, Canadian had the most land for sale. Mining and mineral extraction-related services are the main economic drivers in this part of Texas. Hemphill County is the 142nd biggest county (912 square miles) in Texas. It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of Texas.