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Living in Heber Springs

The city had 3 schools in 2026. There were 36 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Heber Springs had a population of 7,161 in July 2026. Median household income was US$50,636 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population7,323people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,406EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent744.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.48%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,209offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 39% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.99µg/m³country median 7.0 — 29% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 68% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 92% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Heber Springs?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$847 per month, while the median home value was US$176,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 67.6%, and the vacancy rate was 17.7% in July 2026. 45.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Heber Springs recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$847/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)17.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,342 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)770.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent744.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes55 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Heber Springs a good place to live?

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 45–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement60%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 50–70%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 26 of 7,323 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Heber Springs is 6.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income50,636 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband63.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription80.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet16.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,406 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,809 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate6.48 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Heber Springs?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,809 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,391of €2,243 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,243
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €770
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,391
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Heber Springs. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Heber Springs. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents18.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents36 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,928 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Heber Springs when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHeber Springs highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Heber Springs highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
Heber Springs2,209
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,209 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents347.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes15 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.58 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSRC3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport41 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Heber Springs. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Heber Springs is 5.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.99 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.11 · Feb 11.94 · Mar 16.56 · Apr 22 · May 26.22 · Jun 30.33 · Jul 32.72 · Aug 32.56 · Sep 28.89 · Oct 22.89 · Nov 16 · Dec 10.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00032978 (GREERS FERRY DAM)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.39 · Feb -0.611 · Mar 3.61 · Apr 8.56 · May 13.72 · Jun 18.61 · Jul 20.83 · Aug 20 · Sep 16 · Oct 9.56 · Nov 3.94 · Dec -0.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00032978 (GREERS FERRY DAM)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.39 · Feb 5.67 · Mar 10.11 · Apr 15.28 · May 19.94 · Jun 24.5 · Jul 26.78 · Aug 26.28 · Sep 22.44 · Oct 16.22 · Nov 10 · Dec 5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 96.27 · Feb 97.54 · Mar 125.5 · Apr 135.9 · May 144.5 · Jun 94.49 · Jul 111 · Aug 96.01 · Sep 92.71 · Oct 107.7 · Nov 129.3 · Dec 125 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading30.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.98 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation945.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.65 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.04 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Oklahoma City ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±5.0 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.5 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±5.7 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±5.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 26 is not 0.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.112 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents26 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density310.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,323 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,402 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value176,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes67.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate45.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,525 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans74.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Heber Springs

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Conway as a Heber Springs alternative in the same region

59 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 3.4% Conway vs 0.1% Heber Springs+2904%
  • Residents: 72,328 Conway vs 7,323 Heber Springs+888%
  • Unemployment: 3.6% Conway vs 6.5% Heber Springs−45%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³ Conway vs 5.0 µg/m³ Heber Springs+40%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,762 Conway vs €2,406 Heber Springs+15%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,383 Conway vs €2,809 Heber Springsno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,571 Conway vs 2,209 Heber Springs+16%
Full comparisonMore about Conway

Plainfield as a Heber Springs alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 758 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.1% Heber Springs+5369%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,323 Heber Springs+583%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,406 Heber Springs+101%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,209 Heber Springs−66%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.5% Heber Springs−42%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.0 µg/m³ Heber Springs+56%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 41.0 km Heber Springs−78%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Unionville7,322 residentsBatesville7,325 residentsCaribou7,321 residentsWalled Lake7,320 residentsEast Hills7,328 residentsPerry7,330 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Heber Springs?

The median gross salary is 2,809 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Heber Springs?

The unemployment rate is 6.48 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Heber Springs?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.99 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Heber Springs?

Police recorded 2,209 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Heber Springs?

The published population is 7,323 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Heber Springs?

26 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Heber Springs a good place to live?

Heber Springs may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00032978 (GREERS FERRY DAM) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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