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Heeney, Colorado
Homes along the shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in Heeney.
Homes along the shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in Heeney.
Location of the Heeney CDP in Summit County, Colorado.
Location of the Heeney CDP in Summit County, Colorado.
Heeney, Colorado is located in the United States
Heeney, Colorado
Heeney, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Summit County
Government
 • 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)
 • Total 74
 • Density 325.4/sq mi (125.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
80498
Area code(s) 970
GNIS feature ID 2583244

Heeney is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Summit County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Heeney CDP was 74 at the United States Census 2020. The Silverthorne post office (Zip Code 80498) serves Heeney postal addresses.

History

The Heeney post office was established in 1939, and remained in operation until 1960. The community has the name of Paul Heeney, a local property owner.

Geography

The Heeney CDP has an area of 146 acres (0.589 km2), all land.

Climate

This climate type is dominated by the winter season, a long, bitterly cold period with short, clear days, relatively little precipitation mostly in the form of snow, and low humidity. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Heeney has a subarctic climate, abbreviated "Dfc" on climate maps.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Heeney CDP for the United States Census 2010.

Heeney CDP, Colorado
Year Pop. ±%
2010 76 —    
2020 74 −2.6%
Source: United States Census Bureau

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