Wright, Kansas

Wright, Kansas
census-designated place
Wright, Kansas
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
Elevation 2,533 ft (772 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67882
Area code(s) 620
GNIS feature ID 473733[1]

Wright is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Ford County, Kansas, United States. Wright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7 miles (11 km) east of Dodge City. Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

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