Heber City, Utah facts for kids
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Heber City, Utah
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Heber Valley looking southwest toward Deer Creek Reservoir
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Location of Heber City in Utah (left) and in Wasatch County (right)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Wasatch |
| Settled | 1859 |
| Named for | Heber C. Kimball |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.99 sq mi (23.29 km2) |
| • Land | 8.99 sq mi (23.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,388 ft (1,947 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,856 |
| • Density | 1,899.27/sq mi (733.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
84032
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-34200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410731 |
Heber City is a city in Utah, and it's the main city of Wasatch County. In 2020, about 16,856 people lived there. Heber City is located about 43 miles southeast of Salt Lake City.
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Heber City's Past: A Look Back
Heber City was first settled in 1859. The first people to arrive were Robert Broadhead, James Davis, and James Gurr. John W. Witt built the very first house in the area.
In 1860, Joseph S. Murdock became an important leader for the local community. Forty years after the first settlers arrived, the valley had changed a lot. What was once wild land became beautiful fields and homes.
During World War II, some Japanese-Americans lived in Heber City and a nearby area called Keetley.
Where is Heber City? (Geography)
Heber City is located in a region known as the Wasatch Back. This area is on the eastern side of the Wasatch Mountains.
The city covers about 3.5 square miles (8.9 km2) of land. There is no water within the city limits.
Heber City is close to three large reservoirs: Jordanelle, Deer Creek, and Strawberry. These reservoirs are great for water activities.
Heber City's Weather: Hot Summers, Cold Winters
Heber City has a climate with big differences between seasons. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
This type of climate is called a warm-summer humid continental climate. It means you get to experience all four seasons clearly!
| Climate data for Heber City, Utah (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2013) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
68 (20) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
88 (31) |
78 (26) |
68 (20) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 50.4 (10.2) |
53.9 (12.2) |
68.3 (20.2) |
77.0 (25.0) |
85.3 (29.6) |
91.8 (33.2) |
97.6 (36.4) |
95.4 (35.2) |
89.1 (31.7) |
81.5 (27.5) |
65.7 (18.7) |
53.8 (12.1) |
97.3 (36.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 36.5 (2.5) |
41.3 (5.2) |
52.7 (11.5) |
61.4 (16.3) |
71.2 (21.8) |
81.6 (27.6) |
89.5 (31.9) |
87.5 (30.8) |
78.6 (25.9) |
65.5 (18.6) |
49.6 (9.8) |
37.0 (2.8) |
62.7 (17.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.5 (−4.2) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
38.2 (3.4) |
45.6 (7.6) |
53.7 (12.1) |
61.9 (16.6) |
69.5 (20.8) |
68.0 (20.0) |
59.3 (15.2) |
48.1 (8.9) |
35.7 (2.1) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
46.6 (8.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12.5 (−10.8) |
15.8 (−9.0) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
36.2 (2.3) |
42.1 (5.6) |
49.6 (9.8) |
48.5 (9.2) |
40.1 (4.5) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
14.1 (−9.9) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −5.4 (−20.8) |
−1.2 (−18.4) |
10.0 (−12.2) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
33.4 (0.8) |
42.0 (5.6) |
40.2 (4.6) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
5.5 (−14.7) |
−2.0 (−18.9) |
−10.4 (−23.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−38 (−39) |
−17 (−27) |
0 (−18) |
15 (−9) |
25 (−4) |
27 (−3) |
24 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
6 (−14) |
−23 (−31) |
−36 (−38) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.86 (47) |
1.72 (44) |
1.17 (30) |
1.39 (35) |
1.40 (36) |
0.87 (22) |
0.53 (13) |
0.84 (21) |
1.24 (31) |
1.30 (33) |
1.13 (29) |
1.62 (41) |
15.07 (382) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 21.5 (55) |
13.9 (35) |
6.7 (17) |
4.0 (10) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.7 (4.3) |
8.6 (22) |
17.8 (45) |
75.0 (191) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 88.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 7.0 | 6.0 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 29.1 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Heber City? (Population Info)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 658 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,291 | 96.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,538 | 19.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,725 | 12.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,214 | 28.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,071 | −6.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,477 | 19.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,748 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,936 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,936 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,245 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,362 | 34.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,782 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 7,291 | 52.5% | |
| 2010 | 11,362 | 55.8% | |
| 2020 | 16,856 | 48.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 11,362 people living in Heber City. There were 3,637 homes. The city had about 2,113 people per square mile.
Most people in Heber City (87.7%) were White. About 18.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (50.2%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had 3.35 people. The average age of people in Heber City was 28.5 years old.
Heber City's Economy: Jobs and Fun
Heber City has a very low unemployment rate. However, many people who live there travel to Park City or Salt Lake City for work. About 27% of residents commute to these larger cities.
Tourism is a big industry in the Heber Valley all year round.
- In winter, people enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. There are many trails and ski resorts nearby.
- In summer and fall, popular activities include golfing, off-roading, hunting, and fishing.
Heber City is also home to the Heber Valley Historic Railroad. People in Utah often call it the "Heber Creeper." It's a fun, historic train ride.
Many young people in Heber City find jobs at local golf courses, restaurants, and shops. Local builders and farmers also hire young people. Adults often work in Park City, Salt Lake City, Provo, or Orem. Farming and ranching used to be a huge part of the economy, but it's less so now. The biggest employer in the area is the Wasatch County School District.
Learning in Heber City: Schools and University
Heber City has several schools for students of all ages.
- Elementary Schools: Heber Valley, Old Mill, Daniels Canyon, and J.R. Smith Elementary Schools. Midway Elementary School is also in the He Heber Valley.
- Middle Schools: Timpanogos Middle School and Rocky Mountain Middle School.
- High Schools: Wasatch High School and Wasatch Alternative High School.
All these schools are part of the Wasatch County School District. Utah Valley University also has a campus just north of Heber City.
Getting Around Heber City: Roads, Trains, and Planes
Two main roads, U.S. Route 40 and U.S. Route 189, go through Heber City. You can get to Interstate 80 about eighteen miles north using Highway 40. Interstate 15 is about twenty-five miles away via Highway 189 through Provo Canyon. A drive to downtown Salt Lake City usually takes 45 to 60 minutes.
Heber City used to have a 32-mile long railroad line connecting it to Provo. This line was completed in 1899. Today, a part of this old line is used by the famous Heber Valley Railroad. It's a special train ride open to the public.
The Heber City Municipal Airport, also known as Russ McDonald Field, is located two miles south of the city. It can handle large corporate jets. About 85 aircraft are based there. During the winter ski season and the Sundance Film Festival, the airport gets very busy with private jets. This is because it's the closest airport to Park City. The airport also hosts the Heber Valley Airshow every summer.
For public transportation, High Valley Transit offers free local bus service in Heber City. Route 106 connects to Park City, where you can find more connections to other areas. There's also a special microtransit service within Heber City.
Longer distance bus service is available through Salt Lake Express, with two daily trips on its Vernal - Salt Lake City route.
Famous Faces from Heber City
- Tyson Apostol (born 1979), winner of Survivor: Blood vs. Water
- J. Reuben Clark (1871–1961), attorney and author
- Ernie Lively (1947–2021), actor
- Jason Lively (born 1968), actor and entrepreneur
- Cael Sanderson (born 1979), college wrestling champion and coach
- Sofía Gómez Villafañe (born 1994), cross-country mountain biker and cyclo-cross cyclist
See also
In Spanish: Heber City para niños
