A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Karnes County reported 44 marijuana arrests. The rate was 293.0 per 100,000 residents, 122.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #46.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 44 | 294.0 |
| 2024 | 42 | 41 | 279.6 |
| 2025 | 44 | 43 | 293.0 |
Possession and other offenses
43 of the 44 reported arrests were classified as possession (97.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 44 to 44, a change of 0.0%.
How many marijuana arrests did Karnes County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 44 marijuana-related arrests for Karnes County in 2025. The calculated figure is 293.0 per 100,000 residents.
How should Karnes County' rate be interpreted?
It was 122.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #46 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
43, or 97.7% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 1 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 0.0% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.