Heeney, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heeney, Colorado
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Homes along the shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in Heeney.
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Location of the Heeney CDP in Summit County, Colorado.
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 Heeney, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Summit County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.227 sq mi (0.589 km2) |
| • Land | 0.227 sq mi (0.589 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,019 ft (2,444 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 325.4/sq mi (125.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80498
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583244 |
Heeney is a small community in Summit County, Colorado, United States. It's a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it's not officially a town or city.
In 2020, about 74 people lived in Heeney. Even though it's in Summit County, mail for Heeney goes through the Silverthorne post office.
History of Heeney
The community of Heeney got its name from Paul Heeney. He was a person who owned land in the area a long time ago.
A post office was opened in Heeney in 1939. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1960.
Geography and Location
Heeney is located in Colorado and covers a small area. It is about 0.589 square kilometers (or 0.227 square miles) of land.
The community is nestled near the Green Mountain Reservoir. This is a large body of water that you can see in pictures of Heeney.
Heeney's Climate
Heeney has a type of weather called a subarctic climate. This means the winters are very long and cold. Days are short and clear during this season.
There isn't a lot of rain, but there is usually plenty of snow. The air is also quite dry. This climate type is known as "Dfc" on special climate maps.
Population and People
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas. They first counted Heeney as a CDP for the census in 2010.
Here's how the population of Heeney has changed:
- 2010: 76 people
- 2020: 74 people
See also
In Spanish: Heeney (Colorado) para niños
