At a Glance
Median Income
$74,250
$34,760 per capita
Violent Crime
188/100K
4,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.6%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Heeney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heeney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heeney a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heeney residents earn a median household income of $74,250 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,760. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Heeney reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,966/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Heeney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heeney has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,250
Per Capita$34,760
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$530,224
Housing Units171
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property4,966/100K
Health
Obesity20.6%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,996 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Heeney was built in 1968.
68.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.