A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Cooke County reported 123 marijuana arrests. The rate was 276.6 per 100,000 residents, 110.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #53.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 107 | 244.4 |
| 2024 | 112 | 112 | 252.5 |
| 2025 | 123 | 123 | 276.6 |
Possession and other offenses
123 of the 123 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 107 to 123, a change of +15.0%.
How many marijuana arrests did Cooke County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 123 marijuana-related arrests for Cooke County in 2025. The calculated figure is 276.6 per 100,000 residents.
How should Cooke County's rate be interpreted?
It was 110.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #53 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
123, or 100.0% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 0 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 15.0% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.