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Cheney, Washington

City · Population 12,700 · #80 in Washington
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About Cheney

Cheney, WA is a close-knit town located in eastern Washington counting 12,700 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Cheney is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,926 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Cheney Unique

  • Positioned in eastern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,700.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cheney

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Anna Dvorak's Tree · Attraction
  • BiMart Arena - Cheney Rodeo · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cheney

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cheney

  • Betz Elementary
  • Birth To Three
  • Cheney High School
  • Cheney Middle School
  • Cheney Open Doors
  • HomeWorks
  • Phil Snowdon Elementary
  • Salnave Elementary
  • Three Springs High School
  • WIN Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)12,700
Rank in state#80 of 281
Land area4.34 sq mi
Density2,926/sq mi
Coordinates47.4911, -117.5815

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now36°F
ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind15 mph

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🗺️ Map of Cheney