At a Glance
Median Income
$101,932
$31,113 per capita
Violent Crime
338/100K
3,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cheney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cheney residents earn a median household income of $101,932 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,113. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cheney reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,349/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Cheney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheney has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density1,243/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,932
Per Capita$31,113
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$668,091
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property3,349/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,442 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Cheney was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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