A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Polk County reported 115 marijuana arrests. The rate was 215.2 per 100,000 residents, 63.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #77.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 94 | 182.8 |
| 2024 | 95 | 91 | 177.6 |
| 2025 | 115 | 114 | 215.2 |
Possession and other offenses
114 of the 115 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.1%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 98 to 115, a change of +17.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Polk County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 115 marijuana-related arrests for Polk County in 2025. The calculated figure is 215.2 per 100,000 residents.
How should Polk County's rate be interpreted?
It was 63.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #77 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
114, or 99.1% 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 17.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.