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 2,000 acres were listed for sale in Hemphill County recently, representing a combined around $4 million in Hemphill County farms and ranches for sale. Hemphill County ranks 249th in the Lone Star State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Hemphill County with farms and ranches for sale, Canadian featured 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 Texas.