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Heeney, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
93 Population 404/sq mi density
$74,250 Median Income $34,760 per capita
39°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 4,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Heeney has a cool climate with 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.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,996 ft (2,437 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates39.8740°N, 106.3042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySummit County County
Nearest AirportEagle County Regional (EGE)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 127 km
Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 144 km
Aug 9, 2001 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M4.0 95 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 102 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 141 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 87 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 69 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 78 km
Jan 30, 2017 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado M3.3 116 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 150 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 135 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 131 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 138 km
Feb 1, 2019 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado M3.1 96 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 102 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 80 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 21 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 87 km
Oct 18, 2024 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M2.9 98 km
May 1, 2009 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado M2.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 15, 1980 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1996 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF1 23 km 0
May 10, 1974 EF1 57 km 0
Apr 6, 1974 EF1 50 km 0
Sep 17, 1953 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 24, 2018 EF0 76 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 74 km 0
May 18, 2018 EF0 74 km 0
Jul 28, 2012 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 18, 2007 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 30, 2004 EF0 49 km 0
Jun 15, 1995 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 6, 1995 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 7, 1988 EF0 82 km 0
Apr 30, 1983 EF0 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 48 km
2020 GRIZZLY CREEK 30,705 82 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 93 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 47 km
2002 BIG FISH 17,273 82 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 98 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 28 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 97 km
2018 LAKE CHRISTINE 12,506 81 km
2002 COAL SEAM 12,007 97 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 89 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 96 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 96 km
2002 LOST LAKES 5,888 79 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 81 km
2016 LOST SOLAR 5,141 95 km
2021 MUDDY SLIDE 4,372 48 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 88 km
2002 GREEN CREEK 4,342 57 km
2021 SYLVAN 3,480 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in Driest
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in

Heeney has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and October the driest (1.1").

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