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Dwight, KS
City in Morris County, Kansas.
Population
242
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
670
ZIP codes
0
Dwight and its ZIP codes
Dwight at a glance
- Dwight is about 19 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Dwight, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Dwight.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,716
1,588 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,467
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.2M
FY 2026, $9,139 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dwight, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dwight, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Dwight
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alta VistaCity | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ParkervilleCity | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| White CityCity | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Council GroveCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| HeringtonCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| WilseyCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LatimerCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Junction CityCity | 18 mi | 11.5 |
| OgdenCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodbineCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| AlmaCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.4 |
| DunlapCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| BushongCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| ZeandaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dwight, KS in?
- Dwight is in Morris County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Dwight, KS?
- About 242 people live in Dwight, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dwight?
- Nearby places include Alta Vista (5.6 mi), Parkerville (6.7 mi), White City (8.5 mi), Council Grove (14 mi), Herington (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023