The county seat is Hemphill. Pineland is another principal town. Much of the county is in the Sabine National Forest. The county is also located between two of the largest reservoirs in Texas, Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn.
Timber is a major industry.
Monthly unemployment figures provide civilian labor force estimates, the number of persons employed, the number of persons unemployed, and the unemployment rate. Unemployment rates are calculated by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics unit of Labor Market Information. The unit is responsible for proper reporting of employment and wages for employers in Texas who pay Unemployment Insurance taxes. The employers are assigned an industrial code and county code, so that their employment can be accurately recorded. While the data from this program are the most detailed available, they are subject to a disclosure rule since no individual employer information can be released.