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Cheney, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
174
Population
1,243/sq mi density
$101,932
Median Income
$31,113 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
338
Violent Crime/100K
3,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,932 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheney experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,442 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7260°N, 96.5936°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Cheney has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").