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Wright, KS

Wright, KS.

Population: 179 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wright, KS is $259,997 — up 1.1% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,997

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,997
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+95.2%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$261,805
House Price Index (state)
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+3.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Wright Ground Water Contamination (2.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
23.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
15
Days with Good air quality
289
Days with Moderate air quality
18
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Fe National Historic Trail (6 mi)
National parks include
Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Fort Larned National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-226 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
65.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,226
Households with broadband internet
12.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,176
Average weekly wage
$1,048
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WrightState medianUS median
Median home value$259,997$177,207$289,727
Median annual property tax$3,226$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wright, KS?
$259,997.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wright, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Wright, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wright, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wright, KS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wright Ground Water Contamination, 2.4 mi.
What is the air quality in Wright, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 15. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wright, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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