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Cheney, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,830
Population
2,956/sq mi density
$47,039
Median Income
$26,001 per capita
$330,300
Home Value
$415,773 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
309
Violent Crime/100K
1,615 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,039 median income, 8.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$330,300 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4911°N, 117.5815°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 69 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 62 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cheney has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.7").