Wichita metro, KS relocation guide
Moving to Cheney, KS
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About Cheney
Cheney (2020 population 2,181) is a small city in southwest Sedgwick County, best known as the gateway to Cheney Reservoir — one of Kansas's premier sailing, fishing, and camping lakes. A former railroad town with an active Main Street, it offers lake-country living about 30 minutes from Wichita.
Home prices in Cheney
Home prices in Cheney vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Cheney
- Cheney State Park & Reservoir
- Ninnescah Sailing Association
- Downtown Cheney
- Cheney Lake wildlife area
Commuting from Cheney
- Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~32 miles / ~41 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via US-54/400).
Cheney FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cheney, KS?
Home prices in Cheney vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Cheney, KS?
Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~32 miles / ~41 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via US-54/400).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.