At a Glance
Median Income
$30,455
$22,764 per capita
Home Value
$217,900
Zillow: $247,854
Violent Crime
413/100K
2,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Wright Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wright a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wright residents earn a median household income of $30,455 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,764. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wright is $217,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,854. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Wright reports 413 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,729/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Wright hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wright has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$30,455
Per Capita$22,764
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
C+
Home Value$217,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$247,854
Housing Units75
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent413/100K
Property2,729/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,381/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain22.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,530 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wright was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
46.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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