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 76 at the United States Census 2010. 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 See also Outline of Colorado Index of Colorado-related articles State of Colorado Colorado cities and towns Colorado census designated places Colorado counties Colorado metropolitan areas Silverthorne, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area Green Mountain Reservoir White River National Forest References External links Henney @ Colorado.com Henney @ UncoverColorado.com Green Mountain/Heeney Recreation in White River National Forest Census-designated places in Summit County, Colorado Census-designated places in Colorado