What are the schools like in Krum, TX?

Krum is served primarily by KRUM ISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Krum?

The median household income in Krum, TX is $105,366 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Krum, TX?

Krum has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Krum, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Krum, TX affordable or expensive?

Krum's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Krum is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $241,500 and the median rent is $1,432 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Krum, TX?

Krum has a violent crime rate of 86.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 405.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Krum, TX a Good Place to Live?

Krum is a small town of 5,627 in Texas, with a median household income of $105,366 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Krum stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Krum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Krum city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Krum's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Krum costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Krum, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$241,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,432	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,366	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Krum's violent crime rate is 86.9 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

86.9 /100k

Property Crime

405.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Krum is served primarily by KRUM ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Krum, TX	National Avg
School District	KRUM ISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Krum sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Krum, TX
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Krum, TX	National Avg
Population	5,627	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Krum

Krum, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76249

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krum, TX affordable or expensive?

Krum's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Krum roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $241,500 and median rent is $1,432/month.

What is the crime rate in Krum, TX?

Krum's violent crime rate is 86.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 405.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Krum?

Public schools in Krum are operated by KRUM ISD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Krum, TX a good place to live?

Krum, TX has a population of 5,627, a median household income of $105,366, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Krum?

Krum averages 55.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Krum?

Krum, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76249.

What is the population of Krum?

The population of Krum, Texas is 5,627 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Krum?

Key numbers for living in Krum: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $241,500, median household income $105,366, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Krum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.