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Cheney, NE
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Population
144
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,019
ZIP codes
0
Cheney and its ZIP codes
Cheney at a glance
- Cheney is about 40 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Cheney.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cheney, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheney, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Cheney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaltonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.5 |
| BennetVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| RocaVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LincolnCity | 6.9 mi | 101.1 |
| HickmanCity | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Woodland HillsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| PanamaVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairie HomeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| EagleVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| SpragueVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| PalmyraVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| FirthVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DentonVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheney, NE in?
- Cheney is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Cheney, NE?
- About 144 people live in Cheney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheney?
- Nearby places include Walton (5 mi), Bennet (5.7 mi), Roca (5.8 mi), Lincoln (6.9 mi), Hickman (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023