Wright, Kansas

Wright, Kansas
Census-designated place

KDOT map of Ford County (legend)
Wright
Wright

Location within the state of Kansas

Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W / 37.78056; -99.89194Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W / 37.78056; -99.89194
Country United States
State Kansas
County Ford
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 2,533 ft (772 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 163
 • Density 79/sq mi (31/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67882
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-80500
GNIS ID 473733

Wright is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 163.[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.[2]

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.[3]

Government

Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[4]

Education

Wright public education is provided by unified school district 443 (Dodge City Public Schools).[5]

References

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