Cheney, Washington

Population 10,631

Cheney is located in Spokane County, WA. The population is 10,631, making Cheney the 3rd largest city in Spokane County.

There are 9 public schools in Cheney with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Cheney is moderate , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cheney is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cheney property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cheney include Four Lakes, Medical Lake and Fairchild AFB.

Cheney Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 4.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.6%

Crime Rate

24.03% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 87
  • Violent Crimes: 309
  • Robbery: 40
  • Burglary: 443
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

37.49% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Cheney
  • 8.47 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

42 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Cheney, WA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Cheney's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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12 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cheney, WA issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 12 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cheney, WA issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 17 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $690
  • 1 Bedroom: $790
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,020
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,450
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,720

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Environmental Hazards

42 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (146/156)
    Cheney, WA has 93.59% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cheney, WA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Cheney, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.57°
  • February 32.23°
  • March 38.87°
  • April 43.37°
  • May 49.73°
  • June 56.56°
  • July 71.3°
  • August 62.7°
  • September 55.97°
  • October 44.8°
  • November 33.7°
  • December 26.95°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cheney, WA

Earthquakes
Cheney, WA has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cheney, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cheney, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cheney, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cheney, WA: $31,004

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cheney is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.96%
White Collar - 59.04%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

11 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Cheney, WA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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