Heber, UT

Heber, Utah

Introduction to Heber, Utah

In Heber, about 64% of adults are married. Heber, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Heber.

Heber History

The city of Heber is located in Wasatch County. It is also its county seat. The community was settled in by James Davis, Robert Broadhead and James Gurr in the year 1859. The first house in the area was built by John W. Witt. It was under Bishop Silas Smith’s direction, who was in Provo. Joseph S. Murdock became the bishop in 1860, in Heber City and vicinity, over the Latter-day Saints.

Heber and nearby Attractions

• Wasatch Mountain State Park
• UVSC Woodbury Art Museum
• Jordanelle State Park
• Park City Museum
• Deer Creek State Park
• Utah Lake State Park

Things To Do In Heber

While at Heber, one may plan a trip to parks such as Deer Creek State Park, Jordanelle State Park, and Wasatch Mountain State Park that offer multiple opportunities for recreation. The Historic Herber Valley Railroad is a notable location in the community. Travelors may also visit churches like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Saint Lawrence Catholic Church, and Mountain Valley Baptist Chapel. The Wasatch County Library offers a host of reading materials to the avid readers. The city hosts the Wasatch County Fair in the months of July and August.

Heber Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport is the closest major international airport offering air transportation facilities.

Heber Higher Education

One can pursue higher education through Brigham Young University, University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Heber, UT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Heber Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Heber, 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.

Heber Hospitals

HEBER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1485 SOUTH HIGHWAY 40
(435) 654-2500
Emergency Service: Yes

Heber Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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