Cheney, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
174 332.4M (US)
Median Age
18.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,932 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$326,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,015 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,045 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lancaster County
4
Lincoln Metro Area
4
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lancaster County
6
Lincoln Metro Area
6
Nebraska
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 1 6 29
Mar 2 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 1 53
Nov 2 2 39
Dec 1 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 8%

Schools

Moore Middle School
<1 miles, W 4.1 star
Kloefkorn Elementary
1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Lincoln Christian Elem/Jr-Sr
2 miles, N 4.6 star

Colleges

College of Hair Design-East Campus
<1 miles, N 1.4 star
Union College
4 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Chi Health Nebraska Heart
<1 miles, N 5 star
Bryan Medical Center
6 miles, N 4.1 star
Chi Health St Elizabeth
6 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Lincoln Airport
12 miles, NW 1 star
Eppley Airfield
54 miles, NE 2.8 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
91 miles, NW 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
110 miles, SW 1 star