Heber Springs, AR

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.

The People and Families of Heber Springs

In Heber Springs, about 56% of adults are married.

Heber Springs has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Heber Springs had a median family income of $37,228. Heber Springs has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,750) in Heber Springs. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Heber Springs Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Heber Springs is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Heber Springs, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Heber Springs, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city. The commute to work is less of a chore in Heber Springs than other cities.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Heber Springs Almanac

Heber Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Heber Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Heber Springs residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Heber Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Heber Springs Hospitals

BAPTIST HEALTH MED CTR HEBER SPINGS
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2319 HIGHWAY 110 WEST
(501) 206-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Heber Springs

Heber Springs High Schools (2004)

HEBER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
800 W. MOORE
501-362-3141
A Title I school.
Serves 528 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Heber Springs Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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