Wright, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 1/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
44 332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
22.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,455 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
105 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$567 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$859 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ford County
5
Dodge City Urban Area
5
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ford County
6
Dodge City Urban Area
6
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 30
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 2 4 44
Apr 2 1 54
May 3 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 43
Dec 1 4 32

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 38, KS State House District 115, KS
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Schools

Wilroads Gardens Elem
4 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Miller Elem
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
Comanche Middle School
7 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Dodge City Community College
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Barclay College
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Garden City Community College
54 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Western Plains Medical Complex
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
47 miles, NW • 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
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