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Dwight

A city of 217 people in Kansas
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About Dwight

City in Morris County, Kansas
217Population
0.4 sq miArea
1,499 ftElevation

Dwight is a city in Morris County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 217.

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ZIP code66849
Area code785
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Housing in Dwight

$174K▲ 7.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Dwight home is worth about $174,000, up 7.4% in a year, 30% below the Kansas typical home.

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Most working residents leave Dwight for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Manhattan (16%), Council Grove (13%) and White City (6%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Manhattan
16%
Council Grove
13%
White City
6%
Junction City
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dwight →

Health in Dwight

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3better than KS·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Stormont Vail Health Flint HillsJunction City · 18.1 mi · ER
Konza Prairie Community Health CenterJunction City · 18.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Dwight · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dwight →

Natural hazards in Dwight

75
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.

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Dwight has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 22°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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