Cheney, WA
Living in Cheney
Bikeability80
Walkability92
Commute85
Public Transit70
Affordability84
Public Safety46
Airports20
Hospitals86
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
23 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
42%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years65%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate11%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household42%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone30%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
58%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military2%
Sales and office27%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van72%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked15%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$204kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$808Median Monthly Rent+$242 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K37%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cheney
United States45
Washington38
Spokane Metro Area46
Spokane County49
Property Crime in Cheney
United States48
Washington70
Spokane Metro Area90
Spokane County92
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cheney
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cheney, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cheney, WA
Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School
11 miles, SE
Upper Columbia Academy - High School
11 miles, SE
Montessori Central Association
12 miles, NE
Beautiful Savior Early Learning Center
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Cheney, WA
Eastern Washington University
0 miles, W
Gonzaga University
15 miles, NE
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
20 miles, NE
Whitworth University
20 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cheney, WA
Eastern State Hospital
8 miles, NW
Shriners Hospital for Children
13 miles, NE
Deaconess Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Cheney, WA
Spokane International Airport
9 miles, N
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
82 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
112 miles, SW
Missoula International Airport
169 miles, E