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Krum, Texas

Krum is a city of 6,189 people in Denton County, Texas, founded in 1886.

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Population6,189 +23.4% since 2019
Elevation738 ft 225 m
Founded1886
Land area3.1 sq mi
ZIP code76249
Nearest airportAllison Farm Airport (XA34) 12 mi

Why visit Krum

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 32°F.

About Krum

Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census, more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.

From the Wikipedia article Krum, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Blue Mound

Scenic view · 1.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

City of Krum

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

Aspen Park

Park · 0.5 mi

Meadow Lane, Krum

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Eaglechase Mini-Park

Park · 0.5 mi

1300 East McCart Street, Krum

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Eastside Park

Park · 0.5 mi

1240 East McCart Street, Krum

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Saddlebrook Park

Park · 0.7 mi

1501 Withers Way, Krum

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Westside Park

Park · 1.1 mi

6500 Gregg Road, Krum

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Young Citizens of Krum Ballfields

Park · 0.5 mi

North 7th Street, Krum

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Restaurants and cafes3

Miguelito's

Restaurant · 0.6 mi

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Sonic

Fast food · 0.4 mi

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Taco Bell

Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi

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Churches and places of worship1

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries21

Map of Krum

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 1.9 in of rainFebruary: 2.5 in of rainMarch: 3.1 in of rainApril: 3.4 in of rainMay: 4.5 in of rainJune: 3.7 in of rainJuly: 1.8 in of rainAugust: 2.4 in of rainSeptember: 2.6 in of rainOctober: 4.2 in of rainNovember: 2.7 in of rainDecember: 2.8 in of rainJanuary: 56°FFebruary: 60°FMarch: 68°FApril: 75°FMay: 83°FJune: 91°FJuly: 96°FAugust: 96°FSeptember: 88°FOctober: 78°FNovember: 66°FDecember: 57°FJanuary: 32°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 45°FApril: 51°FMay: 61°FJune: 69°FJuly: 73°FAugust: 72°FSeptember: 64°FOctober: 53°FNovember: 42°FDecember: 34°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan56°F32°F1.9 in
Feb60°F36°F2.5 in
Mar68°F45°F3.1 in
Apr75°F51°F3.4 in
May83°F61°F4.5 in
Jun91°F69°F3.7 in
Jul96°F73°F1.8 in
Aug96°F72°F2.4 in
Sep88°F64°F2.6 in
Oct78°F53°F4.2 in
Nov66°F42°F2.7 in
Dec57°F34°F2.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Denton Muni Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$124,405median household income
$336,500median home value
$1,974median monthly rent
35.9median age
36.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
75.8%of homes are owner-occupied
32.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1828%18 to 3420%35 to 6442%65 and over10%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Denton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Allison Farm Airport (XA34) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.

  • Denton 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
  • Ponder 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
  • Argyle 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
  • Corinth 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
  • Shady Shores 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
  • Justin 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
  • Lantana 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
  • Bartonville 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
  • Aubrey 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
  • Highland Village 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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