Heartland Flyer at Metro Junction, 2001, 2001
Krum’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 317 in 1960, 5,483 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2001 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1886Krum is settled
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
6,808
2025 Census estimate · +24% since 2020
Typical home
$329K
−2.8% in a year
Household income
$124K
median
Median age
35.9
years
Jobs based here
595
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#141 of 640 in TX
Is Krum a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Krum grades B overall, 141st among Texas's 640 graded towns. The median household earns $124K. The trade-off is money: homes are expensive, about $329K for a typical one and 3.6 times the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. Krum’s median rent is $1,974 a month, above both the Texas town median ($1,206 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 75% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Eastside Park, at 34 acres.
A growing town
Krum has grown 64% since 2010
4,157 counted in 2010 and 5,483 in 2020; an estimated 6,808 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 24% since 2020, after 31.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Krum grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Krum is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 3.5% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton 5.5 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities; tornadoes tops the listB+Open →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 3% conserved landB−Open →History2 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market29 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.9; 36% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Krum: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Krum, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Krum water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDenton County Early Voting ClerkDenton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code7624976249 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Krum.
Krum has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns, has home values still below their peak and has less no health insurance than most of Texas.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Most working residents commute out of Krum
Krum has 595 jobs for its 3,352 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Krum for work: only 1% work in town. Krum’s average trip to work is 32 minutes. Jobs based in Krum grew to 595 in 2023, 342 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Krum | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Krum1%
Denton24%
Dallas9%
Fort Worth6%
Irving4%
24 mi
median commute distance
595
jobs based in Krum
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 25% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB
Krum’s public schools outperform 62% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Krum ISD. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Krum H S, with 776 students.
62%of TX districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krum MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 569 | B+ |
| Krum H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 776 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthB+
Krum is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Its widest gap with Texas is no health insurance: 12.2% of those 18–64 have no health insurance, against 19.1% statewide. Against the 5,118 U.S. towns with household incomes like Krum’s, it is less healthy than 69%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Krum beats the Texas average on 14 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 20% of adults binge drink in Krum.
70%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Krum | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 74% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Texas
14 better15 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Krum | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.2% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 19.3% |
| More adults with depression | 24.8% | 21.2% |
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
5.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
74th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Krum, expect mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons average 95.5°, hotter than in 97% of U.S. towns; January nights average 33.8°.
Krum has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Krum is 96°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| Krum | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 96°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 34°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–57°
Spring53–75°
Summer73–94°
Fall55–77°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Krum, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHail
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Krum
Krum's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Krum | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.7 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Krum0.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Krum2.7
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade C−
Krum earns a C− for cost of living
The typical value, about $329K, is 12% below its August 2022 peak.
The typical Krum home is worth about $329,000, down 2.8% in a year, 11% above the Texas typical home.
$329KZillow home value
Typical home value
Krum$329K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
29
days on market
97.5%
sale-to-list price
−2.8%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Texas overall
The median household earns $124,405, against $78,476 across Texas, one input to its A+ for jobs and income.
Adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide). 9.9% of Krum residents are 65 or older. Krum has grown 24% since 2020, to 6,808 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
35.9median age · TX 35.6
| Krum | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 9.9% | 14% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 28% | 26% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 23% | 29% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
KrumTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school19%
Some college34%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s28%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.9 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Krum | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.8% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.1% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.3% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.1% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 34.4% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.6% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.2% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsB−
Krum has set aside 2.8% of its land for conservation
0.4 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
2.8%conserved
| Krum | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
2.8%
conserved · 56 of 2,026 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eastside Park | — | 34 |
| 2. Westside Park | 0.2 mi | 19 |
| 3. Aspen Park | — | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Krum
20pages on Krum
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 62% of TX districts · 5 schoolsSafety0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than TX on 14 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$329K typical home · down 2.8% in a yearWork & commuteA+$124K median household income · 595 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Krum
University of North TexasUniversity or college · Public · Denton5.8 mi$11,309 in-state tuitionTexas Woman's UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Denton6.2 mi$8,640 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Krum residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Krum for work
Where Krum’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
595jobs based in Krum
1%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Krum
City in Texas, United States
Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census, more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1886
- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
- ZIP code
- 76249
- Area code
- 940
Krum’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Krum.
How the neighbors grade
Krum reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Krum with a neighbor →
Questions about Krum
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Krum, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Krum grades B overall, better than 58% of U.S. towns and #141 of 640 in Texas. It grades B+ for health and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Krum, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Krum, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Doc Hayes and Rollie Naylor.