At a Glance
Median Rent
$775/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,179/100K
6,167/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Cheneyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheneyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheneyville a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cheneyville reports 1,179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,167/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Cheneyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheneyville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,386
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
Home Value
Rent$775
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$117,400
Housing Units394
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,179/100K
Property6,167/100K
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation64 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband53.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Cheneyville was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
44.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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