What are the schools like in Crum, WV?

Crum is served primarily by Wayne County Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Crum?

The median household income in Crum, WV is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 28.1%.

What is the weather like in Crum, WV?

Crum has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Crum, WV affordable or expensive?

Crum's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crum is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Crum, WV?

Crime rate data for Crum is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Crum, WV a Good Place to Live?

Crum is a small town of 143 in West Virginia, with a median household income of N/A and a 28.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Crum stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crum 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: 88.4

Crum's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crum costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crum, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Crum is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Crum is served primarily by Wayne County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crum, WV	National Avg
School District	Wayne County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crum sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crum, WV
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	49.1"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Crum, WV	National Avg
Population	143	—
Median Age	63.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	28.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Warfield, KY 5 mi Kermit, WV 5 mi Inez, KY 6 mi Fort Gay, WV 17 mi Louisa, KY 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Crum

Crum, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

25669

Crum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crum, WV affordable or expensive?

Crum's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crum roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Crum, WV?

Crime data for Crum is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Crum?

Public schools in Crum are operated by Wayne County Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crum, WV a good place to live?

Crum, WV has a population of 143, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 28.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Crum?

Crum averages 42.9°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crum?

Crum, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 25669.

What is the population of Crum?

The population of Crum, West Virginia is 143 with a median age of 63.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crum?

Key numbers for living in Crum: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.