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Cheney, WA
City in Spokane County, Washington.
Population
12,804
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,949
ZIP codes
0
Cheney and its ZIP codes
Cheney at a glance
- Cheney is about 25 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 106th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $54,503 a year, 44% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,900 (30% below Washington) and median rent is $1,156 a month.
Local data for Cheney, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cheney, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,503
Poverty rate
31.3%
Median home value
$395,900
Median rent
$1,156/mo
Homeownership
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
24.4
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,197), Irish Americans (1,518), Mexican Americans (1,027).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spokane County. PPP loans are for Cheney.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,949
243,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,810
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.8B
FY 2026, $7,099 per person
How people get to work
Cheney, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked9.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheney, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,470
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
244
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
18.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheney, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Cheney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Four LakesCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.1 |
| Medical LakeCity | 7.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Fairchild AFBCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 6.6 |
| SpangleCity | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Airway HeightsCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| SpokaneCity | 15 mi | 68.8 |
| Town and CountryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| MaldenTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| WaverlyTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| ReardanTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Country HomesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| MillwoodCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| RosaliaTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| FairfieldTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Spokane ValleyCity | 20 mi | 37.7 |
| FairwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheney, WA in?
- Cheney is in Spokane County, Washington.
- What is the population of Cheney, WA?
- About 12,804 people live in Cheney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheney?
- Nearby places include Four Lakes (5 mi), Medical Lake (7.7 mi), Fairchild AFB (9.6 mi), Spangle (9.8 mi), Airway Heights (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023