Country United States County Ford ZIP code 67882 Elevation 772 m Population 163 (2010) | State Kansas Time zone CST (UTC-6) Area code 620 Area 5.33 km² Local time Thursday 4:52 AM | |
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Weather 4°C, Wind NW at 8 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
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.
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Map of Wright, KS 67882, USA
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.
Government
Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.
Education
Wright public education is provided by unified school district 443 (Dodge City Public Schools).