Dwight KS, 2021
Dwight’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 298 in 1910, a peak of 365 in 1990, 217 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1889 on.
- 1887Dwight is settled
DwightKS
A town of 211, settled in 1887.
Photo: Dylan Edwards · CC BY 4.0
Population
211
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$172K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
45.3
years
Jobs based here
15
A commuter town
Is Dwight a good place to live?
Dwight’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, above both Kansas’ towns (20 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Dwight has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
211 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dwight: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dwight, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Dwight water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dwight’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMorris County ClerkMorris County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code6684966849 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dwight.
Work & commute
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Dwight’s workers commute out
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.
0%work in town
| Dwight | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Dwight0%
Manhattan16%
Council Grove13%
White City6%
Junction City6%
25 mi
median commute distance
15
jobs based in Dwight
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Dwight is valued at about $172K
The typical Dwight home is worth about $172,000, up 5.6% in a year, 30% below the Kansas typical home. 84% of households own their home in Dwight, against 72% in Kansas’ towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$172KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dwight$172K
Kansas$246K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Dwight
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Dwight, expect four seasons and hot summers
Dwight has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Dwight is 89°F.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–42°
Spring43–65°
Summer65–87°
Fall45–67°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Dwight have high blood pressure than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
41% of Dwight adults have high blood pressure. Dwight beats the Kansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 14% of Dwight adults have diabetes.
| Dwight | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
3 better21 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Dwight | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.6% | 11.3% |
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills
18.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dwight
16pages on Dwight
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dwight; the nearest are
Manhattan Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Manhattan23.5 mi$19,126 tuitionKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan23.7 mi$11,221 in-state tuitionManhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manhattan24.4 mi$9,844 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Dwight residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Dwight for work
Where Dwight’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
15jobs based in Dwight
0%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dwight
City in Morris County, Kansas
Dwight is a city in Morris County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 217.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,499 ft
- ZIP code
- 66849
- Area code
- 785
Questions about Dwight
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dwight, KS a good place to live?
Dwight has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.