Wright, Kansas
| Wright, Kansas | |
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| Census-designated place | |
 KDOT map of Ford County (legend) |
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| Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°WCoordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W | |
| 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.
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.
Wright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7 miles (11 km) east of Dodge City.
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.
Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.
Wright public education is provided by unified school district 443 (Dodge City Public Schools).
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