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Cheney
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Cheney is a small, welcoming city in eastern Washington, best known as the home of Eastern Washington University. It features a blend of historic charm, green spaces, and a youthful energy due to its sizable student presence.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
13,255
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.49°, -117.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,240
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-28.5°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
552 mm
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
Upload
152 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
855.0
Airport
GEG
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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