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Heber Springs, Arkansas

Introduction to Heber Springs, Arkansas

Heber Springs, Arkansas, in Cleburne county, is 51 miles N of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 114 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 6,432 people in the city.

Heber Springs History

Heber Springs was first settled in the 1830s. It was part of the land grant given to John Magness in 1835. The city is also home to many mineral springs. It was incorporated on October 12, 1882, as Sugar Loaf Springs. Later on, it was renamed Heber Springs after Dr. Heber Jones of Memphis, son of John T. Jones who was an early owner of the area. The Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad first entered the city in 1908. Heber Springs became a well-known resort for camping and water sports in the early 1960s.

Heber Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Olmstead Museum
  • Log Cabin Museum
  • Woolly Hollow State Park
  • Stone County Museum
  • Sugar Loaf Nature Trail
  • Greers Ferry Lake

Things To Do In Heber Springs

Heber Springs is popular for its recreation facilities. The scenic Greers Ferry Lake, nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, offers several campgrounds and hiking trails. In addition, it provides facilities for fishing and boating. You can also visit the Old Independence Regional Museum and Ozark Folk Center. Golf enthusiasts can spend their leisure time at the Thunderbird Golf Course.

Heber Springs Transportation

Flights can be availed from Little Rock Air Force Base.

Heber Springs Higher Education

Harding University, University of Central Arkansas, and Arkansas State University-Beebe Branch are some of the closest universities to Heber Springs.

High Points

Heber Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Heber Springs College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Heber Springs Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Heber Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Heber Springs People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Heber Springs Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Heber Springs Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Heber Springs, AR

Comparing Heber Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men28
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better49
People Above Poverty48
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime54

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