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About Cheney, Washington

Cheney is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 12,804. The population density is 1140.8 people per km². Cheney is located at 47.4874°N, 117.5758°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99004.

Cheney rests on a broad, gently sloping plateau where the wheat fields begin their slow, sun-drenched march toward the horizon. It lies 13.7 miles south-south-west of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 211°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-east of Medical Lake. The land here is not dramatic in its contours, but possesses a quiet dignity, a vastness that seems to absorb the very light, especially in the late afternoon when the sky bleeds into hues of rose and pale gold. The air itself often carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of ripening grain and the distant, earthy aroma of volcanic soil. The character of Cheney is one of open skies and resilient growth, a place where the elements shape not just the landscape but the very temperament of its people, fostering a sense of patient endurance and a deep connection to the seasons. The history of Cheney is intrinsically tied to the fertile Palouse region, an area once roamed by indigenous peoples and later settled by pioneers drawn by the promise of rich farmland. The town’s founding was spurred by the Northern Pacific Railroad, which established a depot here, igniting a local economy built on agriculture, particularly wheat and barley. This agrarian heritage is still palpable, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the immense sky and the rhythm of the planting and harvest seasons dictating a prevailing pace of life. Eastern Washington University, a significant presence in Cheney, injects a vibrant, youthful energy into the community, a modern counterpoint to the deep-rooted traditions of the surrounding countryside, creating a unique blend of academic pursuit and rural sensibility.

About This Cheney Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cheney, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.48739, -117.575762. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cheney and Spokane County.

Detailed location data for Cheney includes the ZIP code (99004), telephone area code (509), county seat of Spokane County (Spokane), and school district assignment (Cheney School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cheney is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.