Wright is an unincorporated community in Ford County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 145.[2]

Wright, Kansas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Ford
Named for	Robert Wright
Area
• Total	2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
• Land	2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,530 ft (770 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	145
• Density	70/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67882
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-80500 [1]
GNIS ID	473733 [1]

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.[3]

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.[4]

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Wright as a census-designated place (CDP).

Government

Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[5]

Education

The community is served by Dodge City USD 443 public school district.[6]

References

Further reading

External links

• Ford County maps: Current, Historic - KDOT