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Cheney, KS
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Population
2,580
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,113
ZIP codes
0
Cheney and its ZIP codes
Cheney at a glance
- Cheney is about 31 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 104th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $85,313, 15% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,900 (23% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Local data for Cheney, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cheney, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,313
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$167,900
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (700), Irish Americans (369), Russian Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sedgwick County. PPP loans are for Cheney.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,114
265,869 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.4B
FY 2026, $6,519 per person
How people get to work
Cheney, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheney, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
2,623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
850
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 21°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheney, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Cheney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garden PlainCity | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| MurdockCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| GoddardCity | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| NorwichCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ViolaCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| AndaleCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| St. MarksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Pretty PrairieCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ColwichCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| ClearwaterCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| Mount HopeCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| KingmanCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| Conway SpringsCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HavenCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MaizeCity | 19 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheney, KS in?
- Cheney is in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Cheney, KS?
- About 2,580 people live in Cheney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheney?
- Nearby places include Garden Plain (6.1 mi), Murdock (8.4 mi), Goddard (12 mi), Norwich (13 mi), Viola (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023