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 land and rural real estate for sale in Castro County recently was almost $18 million, representing a total of 7,023 acres of land for sale in Castro County. Castro County ranks 213th out of 254 counties in the Lone Star State for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms and ranches for sale in Castro County, Dimmitt had the most land for sale. Castro County has a large agricultural economy, with 532 farms recorded in the county during the latest U.S. Census. Farming activities in Castro County generate annual revenues of $15 million, the majority of which comes from livestock products. Castro County is Texas's 169th biggest county (899 square miles). It's located in the Panhandle Texas region of Texas.