A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Rains County reported 8 marijuana arrests. The rate was 59.1 per 100,000 residents, 55.1% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #153.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 6 | 53.6 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 59.1 |
Possession and other offenses
8 of the 8 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 7 to 8, a change of +14.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Rains County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 8 marijuana-related arrests for Rains County in 2025. The calculated figure is 59.1 per 100,000 residents.
How should Rains County' rate be interpreted?
It was 55.1% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #153 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
8, 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 14.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.