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, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale in Hemphill County recently was almost $5 million, representing a combined 2,460 acres of land for sale in Hemphill County. Hemphill County ranks 250th in Texas for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Canadian featured 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 largest county (912 square miles) in Texas. It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of the state.