Texas · Metropolitan Area
Krum is a small city in Texas with a population of 5,896. Residents earn $111,316 per year, which is 48% above the national average.
Based on current data, Krum receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Krum stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Krum is $111,316, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Krum among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Krum is $286,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,669 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Krum enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,316 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,753 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,976 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,760 |
| County GDP | $64,329M |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Healthcare | 2,419 |
| Retail | 1,991 |
| Manufacturing | 458 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $286,300 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,094 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $191 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 22.7% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,669 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2650°N, 97.2249°W |
| County FIPS | 48121 |
Winner: Republican by 13.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,965/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.1% |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Retail Stores | 1,991 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |