Cheney, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
2,386 Population
$75,263 Median Income
$148,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
93 Violent Crime / 100K
36.6 yrs Median Age
27.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.2
Education

People

Population2,386
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,028/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96.3%

Economy

4.5/5
Median Income$75,263
Per Capita Income$31,564
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty Rate5.5%
County GDP$41,525M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$148,000
Zillow Value$265,724
Median Rent$960
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$947

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Depression24.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime93/100K
Property Crime1,168/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft233.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul33° / 81°
Rain33 in/yr
Snow7 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.80
Libraries (County)20

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Work From Home6.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Cheney Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$75,263
Home Value$148,000
Median Rent$960
Poverty Rate5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
Unemployment0.6%
Violent Crime93.4 /100K
Avg Temperature56.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,386
Population Density1,028 per sq mi
Median Age36.6 years
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.3% Black 0.4% Hispanic 1% Other 2.3%
White96.3%
Black or African American0.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.3%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.2%
Health Insurance92.5%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$75,263
Per Capita Income$31,564
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,166
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$76,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.6%
Poverty Rate5.5%
Total Establishments (County)14,427
County GDP$41,525M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,236
Healthcare Facilities1,737
Retail Stores1,624
Manufacturing494
Total Establishments14,427

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,236 Healthcare 1,737 Retail 1,624 Manufacturing 494

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$76,783
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,510

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.1 min
Work From Home6.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

47% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$148,000
Zillow Home Value Index$265,724

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$202,500
Price Per Sq Ft$148
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory4

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.4%

Rental Costs

17% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$960

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedroom$947
3 Bedroom$1,223
4 Bedroom$1,397

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,510
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.72%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.5%
Regular Checkup71.4%
Premature Death Rate10,292 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access84.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,737
Restaurants (County)1,236

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime93.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape46.7 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault46.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,167.7 /100K
Burglary93.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft840.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft233.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)65

Temperature

33°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation33.1 in
Annual Snowfall6.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,380 ft (421 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,028 per sq mi
Latitude37.6353°
Longitude-97.7797°
County FIPS20173

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.1%
D 42.3%

Republican +13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
High School+94.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.80

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,028 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)65

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