| Wright, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | CDP |
| Image Map1: | Map of Ford Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Ford County (legend) |
| Pushpin Map: | Kansas#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Wright |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Coordinates: | 37.7806°N -99.8919°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ford |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Named For: | Robert Wright |
| Area Total Km2: | 5.33 |
| Area Land Km2: | 5.33 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.0 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 2530 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 145 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 67882 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2629188 |
Wright is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 145.[1] It is located along Highway 50.
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.[2]
Wright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7miles 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.[3]
Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[4]
The community is served by Dodge City USD 443 public school district.[5]