A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Deaf Smith County reported 47 marijuana arrests. The rate was 252.3 per 100,000 residents, 91.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #59.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 58 | 320.3 |
| 2024 | 50 | 49 | 270.1 |
| 2025 | 47 | 47 | 252.3 |
Possession and other offenses
47 of the 47 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 59 to 47, a change of -20.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Deaf Smith County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 47 marijuana-related arrests for Deaf Smith County in 2025. The calculated figure is 252.3 per 100,000 residents.
How should Deaf Smith County's rate be interpreted?
It was 91.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #59 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
47, 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 20.3% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.