A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Howard County reported 71 marijuana arrests. The rate was 232.8 per 100,000 residents, 77.0% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #66.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 74 | 244.3 |
| 2024 | 59 | 59 | 193.0 |
| 2025 | 71 | 71 | 232.8 |
Possession and other offenses
71 of the 71 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 75 to 71, a change of -5.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Howard County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 71 marijuana-related arrests for Howard County in 2025. The calculated figure is 232.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Howard County's rate be interpreted?
It was 77.0% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #66 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 5.3% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.