Dighton
City in Lane County, Kansas
Dighton is a city in Lane County, Kansas, with 960 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,766 ft (843 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Healy, 11.7 miles NW.
- 960residents (2020 Census)
- 2,766 ftelevation · 843 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 1,107 / sq mipopulation density
- 67839ZIP code
About Dighton
Dighton is a city in and the county seat of Lane County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 960. Dighton is named for Dick Dighton, a surveyor.
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- Median household income
- $51,932
- Median age
- 50.2
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Dighton had 960 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 960 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,107 per sq mi (427 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dighton at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 960 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,766 ft (843 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4810° N, 100.4664° W |
| ZIP code | 67839 |
| Official website | DightonKansas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2018050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dighton
- Healy11.7 mi NW
- Utica19.5 mi NE
- Scott City23.6 mi W
- Shallow Water25.2 mi W
- Ness City30.4 mi E
- Ransom30.8 mi E
- Gove City33.1 mi N
- Brownell40.5 mi E
- Garden City40.7 mi SW
- Bazine41.9 mi E
- Pierceville42.9 mi S
- Holcomb44.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dighton
What county is Dighton in?
Dighton is in Lane County, Kansas.
What is the population of Dighton, KS?
960 people lived in Dighton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dighton, KS?
The ZIP code of Dighton is 67839.
What is the elevation of Dighton?
2,766 feet (843 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dighton?
Healy (11.7 mi), Utica (19.5 mi), Scott City (23.6 mi), Shallow Water (25.2 mi), Ness City (30.4 mi).
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