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Krum is a small city in the western part of Denton County, in North Texas, set amid gently rolling prairie about seven miles northwest of Denton. It lies roughly 47 miles northwest of Dallas and 42 miles northeast of Fort Worth, a location that places it within commuting range of the Metroplex while keeping a distinctly rural, small-town identity. The community traces its beginnings to the mid-1880s, when the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway extended a line through western Denton County. The railroad bought 200 acres, platted a townsite, and named it for Charles K. Krum, a railroad official. From the start, Krum grew as a railroad and farming town, serving the surrounding agricultural countryside. A depot handled the loading and unloading of freight, and the community slowly accumulated the institutions of a settled town — churches, schools, and businesses. Krum became an independent school district in 1903, a marker of its civic maturity. Today Krum is best understood as a rural-feeling community whose growth has been driven by its proximity to Denton and the wider Dallas-Fort Worth region. Residents tend to own their homes, and the population skews toward families and young professionals who value open space and a quieter pace while working or studying in nearby cities. The town's character remains grounded: single-family homes, acreage, and a school system that anchors community life. That balance — country living within reach of a major metropolitan area — defines Krum's appeal. It is a place for people who want a slower tempo, larger lots, and a small-school environment without giving up access to the employment, education, and cultural resources of Denton, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

Population 4,157

County Denton

Active Listings 145

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Krum in?

Krum is located in Denton County, Texas, in the western portion of the county. The city sits about seven miles northwest of the city of Denton and is part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region of North Texas.

How far is Krum from Dallas and Fort Worth?

Krum is roughly 47 miles northwest of Dallas and 42 miles northeast of Fort Worth. Its location near the Interstate 35 corridor that runs through Denton puts the larger Metroplex within convenient commuting distance.

What school district serves Krum?

Krum Independent School District, established in 1903, serves the city along with portions of Denton and neighboring Wise County. The district operates five campuses spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and is a central institution in the community.

What is Krum known for?

Krum is known for its railroad origins — it was platted in the mid-1880s by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway and named for railroad official Charles K. Krum — and for its rural small-town character near Ray Roberts Lake State Park.

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