Heeney, Colorado
Heeney is a census-designated place in northern Summit County, Colorado, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 76.[3] It is situated on the hillside along the west side of Green Mountain Reservoir, in the valley of the Blue River, between Kremmling and Silverthorne. It is accessible by a county road from State Highway 9. The community consists of a cluster of vacation homes and permanent residences perched above the reservoir, which is a destination for recreational boating and fishing. The businesses of the town include a liquor/bait and tackle store oriented towards sportsmen. The U.S. Post Office at Silverthorne (ZIP Code 80498) now serves Heeney postal addresses.[2]
Heeney, Colorado | |
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Town | |
Location of Heeney in Summit County, Colorado. | |
Coordinates: 39°52′20″N 106°18′02″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
County | Summit[1] |
Elevation | 8,045 ft (2,452 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 76 |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code[2] | 80498 (Silverthorne) |
FIPS code | 08-35400 |
A post office called Heeney was established in 1939, and remained in operation until 1960.[4] The community has the name of Paul Heeney, a local property owner.[5]
Geography
Heeney is located at 39°52′20″N 106°18′02″W (39.872331,-106.300449).
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.[6]
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
See also
- Outline of Colorado
- State of Colorado
- Colorado cities and towns
- Colorado census designated places
- Colorado counties
- Colorado metropolitan areas
- Silverthorne, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area
- Colorado cities and towns
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. January 3, 2007. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on November 4, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
- Colorado Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data). Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-02-25.
- "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 June 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
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.