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Unincorporated community in Ford County, Kansas

CDP in Kansas, United States
Wright, Kansas
CDP
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Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W / 37.78056; -99.89194
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyFord
Named forRobert Wright
Area
 • Total2.06 sq mi (5.33 km)
 • Land2.06 sq mi (5.33 km)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km)
Elevation2,530 ft (770 m)
Population
 • Total145
 • Density70/sq mi (27/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code67882
Area code620
FIPS code20-80500
GNIS ID2629188

Wright is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 145. It is located along Highway 50.

History

Wright is named for Robert M. Wright, a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1875 to 1883 and one of the founders and early mayors of Dodge City.

Geography

Wright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7 miles (11 km) east of Dodge City.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wright has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010163—
2020145−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Government

Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.

Education

The community is served by Dodge City USD 443 public school district.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wright, Kansas
  2. ^ "Profile of Wright, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  3. "Ford County: Organization and County Officers". kancoll.org. Archived from the original on October 2, 2002. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  4. Climate Summary for Wright, Kansas
  5. ZIP Code Lookup
  6. USD 443 district map

Further reading

See also: List of books about Ford County, Kansas

External links

Municipalities and communities of Ford County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Dodge City
Cities
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Map of Kansas highlighting Ford County
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