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Wright, KS
Census-designated place in Ford County, Kansas.
Population
106
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
0
Wright and its ZIP codes
Wright at a glance
- Wright is 43% denser than Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Wright, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ford County. PPP loans are for Wright.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,337
18,345 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $3,999 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wright, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,881
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 20°F
22.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wright, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Wright
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort DodgeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Wilroads GardensCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Dodge CityCity | 6.9 mi | 15 |
| SpearvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| FordCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| EnsignCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| OfferleCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| BucklinCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| JetmoreCity | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| MinneolaCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| CimarronCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| MullinvilleCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| HanstonCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| KinsleyCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wright, KS in?
- Wright is in Ford County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Wright, KS?
- About 106 people live in Wright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wright?
- Nearby places include Fort Dodge (3.3 mi), Wilroads Gardens (3.9 mi), Dodge City (6.9 mi), Spearville (9.6 mi), Ford (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023