North Texas generally refers to the counties in the north-central part of the state, excluding those in the Texas Panhandle. It covers the metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth and Wichita Falls and their surrounding counties. It is the state's most populous region. A total of nearly 100,000 acres were listed for sale in Jack County recently, representing a combined around $200 million in Jack County land and rural real estate for sale. Jack County ranks 127th out of 254 counties in Texas for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Jack County with farms, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale, Jacksboro featured the most land for sale. Mining and mineral extraction-related services are the main economic drivers in this part of Texas. Jack County is the 129th largest county (920 square miles) in Texas. It's located in the North Central Plains Texas region of Texas.