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Crum, WV
Census-designated place in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Population
187
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
367
ZIP codes
0
Crum and its ZIP codes
Crum at a glance
- Crum is about 5 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Crum, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Crum.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,428
8,412 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,014
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Crum, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 26°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crum, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.1%
U.S. 33.3% +17.8 pts
Diabetes
26.8%
U.S. 12.1% +14.7 pts
Smoking
36.0%
U.S. 12.8% +23.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Crum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Warfield, KYCity | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| KermitTown | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Inez, KYCity | 5.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Louisa, KYCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Fort GayTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ChattaroyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| WilliamsonCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Van Lear, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| South Williamson, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| HartsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.2 |
| DelbartonTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| Paintsville, KYCity | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| West Van Lear, KYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| HoldenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| Auxier, KYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| VerdunvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crum, WV in?
- Crum is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Crum, WV?
- About 187 people live in Crum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crum?
- Nearby places include Warfield, KY (5.2 mi), Kermit (5.4 mi), Inez, KY (5.8 mi), Louisa, KY (16 mi), Fort Gay (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023