WrightMN
A town of 170, settled in 1892.
Is Wright a good place to live?
Wright has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
170 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Wright: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wright, and how to reach them.
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 Wright.
Wright stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
Wright’s typical journey to work stands at 29 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 28 miles away. The top destinations are Moose Lake (16%), Cloquet (12%) and Duluth (11%).
| Wright | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 30% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Compared with most of Minnesota and the rest of the country, fewer of Wright’s households own their home
Typical home values rose 11% in the year to September 2026. Wright’s typical rent stands at $667 a month, where Minnesota’s towns sit at $1,196 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
| Wright | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 49% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $667 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The climate in Wright brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
Wright’s peak summer temperature comes in at 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Wright has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
FEMA puts 56% of Wright’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 34% to inland flooding. On expected storm and flood damage, Wright sits below 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Wright is
Among 272 Minnesota towns, just one has a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Wright. Wright: just over a fifth of adults binge drink.
| Wright | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 75% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 25% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Wright | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More binge drinkers | 21.1% | 17.8% |
| More adults sleeping under 7 hours | 34.6% | 29.2% |
| More adults with depression | 28.8% | 24.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wright Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Wright
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wright; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Wright residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Wright for work
Where Wright’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Wright
City in Minnesota, United States
Wright is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 168 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in Wright. Wright is located 28 miles west of Cloquet. Wright is located 6 miles west of Cromwell; and 47 miles west-southwest of Duluth.
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- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,306 ft
- ZIP code
- 55798
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Wright
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wright, MN a good place to live?
Wright has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.