A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Erath County reported 71 marijuana arrests. The rate was 161.7 per 100,000 residents, 22.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #109.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 74 | 171.5 |
| 2024 | 87 | 87 | 197.7 |
| 2025 | 71 | 71 | 161.7 |
Possession and other offenses
71 of the 71 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 76 to 71, a change of -6.6%.
How many marijuana arrests did Erath County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 71 marijuana-related arrests for Erath County in 2025. The calculated figure is 161.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Erath County's rate be interpreted?
It was 22.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #109 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
71, 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 6.6% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.