At a Glance
Median Income
$111,316
$41,753 per capita
Home Value
$286,300
Zillow: $335,094
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
271/100K
2,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Krum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Krum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Krum a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Krum residents earn a median household income of $111,316 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,753. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,760 business establishments, including 2,020 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Krum is $286,300 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,094. Median rent is $1,669/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Krum reports 271 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,412/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in Krum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Krum has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,896
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,965/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,316
Per Capita$41,753
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$64,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,300
Rent$1,669
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$335,094
Housing Units1,891
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent271/100K
Property2,412/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Krum was founded in 1886.
The median home in Krum was built in 2002.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 2,020 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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