Heeney, Colorado

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 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, 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 for the