Kansas
Wright is a small town in Kansas with a population of 44. Residents earn $30,455 per year, which is 59% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wright receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Wright offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wright is $30,455, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 105 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wright is $217,900, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Wright enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,455 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,764 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,440 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 858 |
| County GDP | $3,215M |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,668 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 105.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $217,900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,854 |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Housing Units | 75 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,668 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Short Sleep | 36.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 8.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Dental Visits | 65.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,381/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.0 inches |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (771 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7753°N, 99.8905°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20057 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 50.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 10.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 36.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 105.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |