Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Gem Theater
Cinema
William Carl Garner Visitor Center
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
HPER Center
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Eagle Bank Park
Park
Spring Park
Park
Sandy Beach Park
Park
Sandy Beach
Park
Heber Springs Recreation Area
Park
Old Highway 25 Recreation Areas
Park
Dam Site Recreation Area
Park
Heber Springs Sports Complex
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Heber Springs.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Heber Springs is 81/100 - which is 5% lower than Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Heber Springs crime rates are 3,087 per 100k, which is equal to Arkansas
Property Crime
2,557 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
530 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Heber Springs is $43,946 - which is 4% higher than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$43,946
F
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Heber Springs Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Heber Springs Police Department
Police
Northstar Emergency Medical Service - Heber Springs
Ambulance Station
Cleburne County Sheriff's Office
Police
Baptist Health Medical Center - Heber Springs
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing B-

Heber Springs home prices are $117,400 - which is 2% higher than Arkansas
Home Price
$117,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-16%
F
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools C+

The Heber Springs graduation rate is 79% - which is equal to Arkansas
School Test Scores
59%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
79%
D+
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Heber Springs Middle School
Heber Springs Elem. School
Cleburne County Christian School (Sorry Missed Fir
High Schools (2) F
Heber Springs High School
Cleburne County Christian School (Sorry Missed Fir
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ratings F

Heber Springs has an overall rating of 22% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Heber Springs Area Facts

  • Heber Springs has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Heber Springs crime rates are equal to the Arkansas average
  • Cost of living in Heber Springs is 5% lower than the Arkansas average
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Visitors Beware of Heber Springs, Arkansas 0.5 rating By rmbaker47 ( Aug 28, 2017) I visited Heber Springs, AR Monday August 21, 2017 and was issued a ticket for rescuing an abandoned kitten from the AR State Revenue Office in this county seat town. After physically rescuing the abandoned kitten at 10:50 AM, I then drove the 5 minutes to the local WalMart stor ...Read More e and purchased kitten food and litter box supplies to care for it at my home in a nearby town. I parked my car in the grass in full tree shade with the windows down for circulation and believed the kitten was safe and secure for the few minutes I would be in the store. The local Animal Control Officer parked behind my car as I returned and immediately accused me of animal cruelty! The kitten had been in my possession for 40 minutes at the time he accused me.I politely explained the circumstances and in his mind I was guilty the moment he stepped out of his truck. Arkansas Animal Cruelty law leaves it totally up to the policing officer as to what is or is not animal cruelty. His personal definition was that if the ambient temperature was 90 degrees F or over it is animal cruelty to have an animal in a vehicle. I asked him to prove it was 90 degrees and he produced his iphone and proceeded to point to its screen at an angle to me 3 ft away in bright sun on the parking lot asphalt. I never saw anything on his iphone screen, let alone a temperature reading of 90 degrees.He then issued me a citation for animal cruelty with a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 1 year in jail or community service and psychiatric evaluation that I have to pay for. I voluntarily surrendered the kitten to him as I was afraid he would concoct some other violation to charge me with. I immediately contacted the National Weather Service Little Rock, AR office for the their ambient temperature records for Heber Springs and was quoted that it was 86 degrees at 11:00 AM, 87 degrees at 11:30 AM when I was accused and 88 degrees at noon after I left WalMart. In my opinion, he not only made up his own law in the circumstances but, lied to me to enforce his personal law. He abused his authority over me with a trumped up violation charge and used no common sense in issuing me a citation for trying to be a good Samaritan.I appealed in writing to 11 members of the Heber City council, the mayor and this officer’s boss and they have either ignored my requests completely or lied to me verbally when I reached them concerning this ridiculous citation. In my experience, the whole Heber Springs City government is corrupt and you visit that city at your own risk. They will make up their own laws and ticket/cite you out of pure meanness or I suspect financial greed and all city officials will even lie to keep the scam going. That is why I feel justified to warn you “Visitor Beware of Heber Springs, Arkansas” as a public service and a good Samaritan . I will never go to Heber Springs again except for my court dates and will boycott all the businesses in Heber Springs. I strongly suggest you avoid Heber Springs at all costs due to the risk of being legally attacked by this corrupt City government and forced as I am to hire an attorney and make additional trips back to Heber Springs court to defend myself. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Heber Springs? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Eagle Bank Park
      Spring Park
      Sandy Beach Park
      Sandy Beach
      Heber Springs Recreation Area
      Old Highway 25 Recreation Areas
      Dam Site Recreation Area
      Heber Springs Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Gem Theater
      William Carl Garner Visitor Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Heber Springs? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Heber Springs.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Heber Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Baptist Health Medical Center - Heber Springs

      Pharmacies

      Doctors