A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Jones County reported 40 marijuana arrests. The rate was 191.7 per 100,000 residents, 45.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #90.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 31 | 158.6 |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 144.2 |
| 2025 | 40 | 38 | 191.7 |
Possession and other offenses
38 of the 40 reported arrests were classified as possession (95.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 33 to 40, a change of +21.2%.
How many marijuana arrests did Jones County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 40 marijuana-related arrests for Jones County in 2025. The calculated figure is 191.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Jones County' rate be interpreted?
It was 45.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #90 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
38, or 95.0% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 2 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 21.2% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.