Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Krum is healthier than 31%
Krum differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Krum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Krum
Against towns with similar incomes, Krum’s lead shrinks
Krum is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 5,118 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$156K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Krum
Krum runs below Texas on diabetes (9.1% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Krum is an active town
Only 21.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer Krum adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Krum’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Krum’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Krum is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #170 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Krum’s median household income is $124,405; among the 5,118 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$156K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Krum adults…
Krum runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Krum residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Krum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Krum
No hospital or community health center in Krum itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Krum; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Krum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Krum adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Krum runs above Texas.
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Krum and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Krum adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Krum
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Krum is better than Texas on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Krum’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Krum | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.5–19.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%30.2–41.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%25.3–31.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.1–38.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.9%19.4–24.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.7–11.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.2–14.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%18.2–25.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%16.9–23.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.6–40.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%68.5–75.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.7–65 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.8–86.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70%66.6–73.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.6%53.3–62.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.4–82.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.4–28.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.7–27.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%8–10.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23.8–31.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.5–16.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Krum
Is Krum a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Krum is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #170 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Krum?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 41.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Krum?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton in Denton, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Krum’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Krum have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–14.2%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Krum more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Krum.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.