Heeney, Colorado
Heeney, Colorado | |
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 Homes along the shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in Heeney. | |
 Location of the Heeney CDP in Summit County, Colorado. | |
  Heeney Location of the Heeney CDP in the United States. | |
| Coordinates: 39°52′27″N 106°18′28″W / 39.87417°N 106.30778°W[1] | |
| 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 | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,019 ft (2,444 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 330/sq mi (130/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | 80498 |
| Area code | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583244[1] |
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.[3] The Silverthorne post office (Zip Code 80498) serves Heeney postal addresses.[4]
History[edit]
The Heeney post office was established in 1939, and remained in operation until 1960.[5] The community has the name of Paul Heeney, a local property owner.[6]
Geography[edit]
The Heeney CDP has an area of 146 acres (0.589 km2), all land.[2]
Climate[edit]
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.[7]
Demographics[edit]
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Heeney CDP for the United States Census 2010.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76 | — |
| 2020 | 74 | −2.6% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heeney, Colorado
- ^ a b "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Heeney CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- ^ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 26.
- ^ Climate Summary for Heeney, Colorado
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- Henney @ Colorado.com
- Henney @ UncoverColorado.com
- Green Mountain/Heeney Recreation in White River National Forest
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