Heber Springs, Arkansas facts for kids
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Heber Springs, Arkansas
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Location of Heber Springs in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cleburne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.09 sq mi (23.55 km2) |
| • Land | 9.09 sq mi (23.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,969 |
| • Density | 766.33/sq mi (295.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
72543, 72545
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-31090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404673 |
Heber Springs is a city in Arkansas, United States. It is also the main town, or county seat, of Cleburne County. In 2020, about 6,969 people lived here.
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Where is Heber Springs Located?
Heber Springs is found near the middle of Cleburne County. Arkansas Highway 5 goes around the east side of the city. This highway leads north about 40 miles to Mountain View. It also goes south about 62 miles to Little Rock. You can reach Searcy by going southeast about 28 miles on Highway 16.
The city covers about 23.55 square kilometers (9.09 square miles) of land. Heber Springs got its name from natural springs on the east side of town. These springs are located on Main Street.
Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River are just north of the city. You can find rainbow trout in the Little Red River. People often fish for them below the Greers Ferry Dam. The lake is a big draw for tourists. They come for swimming, boating, and using personal watercraft. The Little Red River and Sugarloaf Mountain also add to the area's beauty.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Heber Springs has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. The area has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
| Climate data for Heber Springs, Arkansas (Greers Ferry Dam) (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1903–1908, 1962–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
82 (28) |
92 (33) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
113 (45) |
108 (42) |
95 (35) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
113 (45) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.5 (20.3) |
72.3 (22.4) |
79.6 (26.4) |
84.5 (29.2) |
88.7 (31.5) |
93.8 (34.3) |
98.2 (36.8) |
98.8 (37.1) |
94.3 (34.6) |
87.2 (30.7) |
77.1 (25.1) |
69.0 (20.6) |
100.3 (37.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.4 (9.1) |
53.5 (11.9) |
61.8 (16.6) |
71.6 (22.0) |
79.2 (26.2) |
86.6 (30.3) |
90.9 (32.7) |
90.6 (32.6) |
84.0 (28.9) |
73.2 (22.9) |
60.8 (16.0) |
51.0 (10.6) |
71.0 (21.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
42.2 (5.7) |
50.2 (10.1) |
59.5 (15.3) |
67.9 (19.9) |
76.1 (24.5) |
80.2 (26.8) |
79.3 (26.3) |
72.4 (22.4) |
61.2 (16.2) |
50.0 (10.0) |
41.0 (5.0) |
59.8 (15.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.7 (−2.4) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
38.5 (3.6) |
47.4 (8.6) |
56.7 (13.7) |
65.5 (18.6) |
69.5 (20.8) |
68.0 (20.0) |
60.8 (16.0) |
49.2 (9.6) |
39.1 (3.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
48.7 (9.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 12.6 (−10.8) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
33.3 (0.7) |
43.8 (6.6) |
56.0 (13.3) |
62.1 (16.7) |
60.4 (15.8) |
47.9 (8.8) |
34.8 (1.6) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
9.5 (−12.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
−3 (−19) |
9 (−13) |
26 (−3) |
33 (1) |
46 (8) |
50 (10) |
49 (9) |
35 (2) |
24 (−4) |
8 (−13) |
−5 (−21) |
−7 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.79 (96) |
3.84 (98) |
4.94 (125) |
5.35 (136) |
5.69 (145) |
3.72 (94) |
4.37 (111) |
3.78 (96) |
3.65 (93) |
4.24 (108) |
5.09 (129) |
4.92 (125) |
53.38 (1,356) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
2.6 (6.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.7 | 7.9 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 10.2 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 100.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
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How Many People Live in Heber Springs?
The population of Heber Springs has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 322 | — | |
| 1900 | 552 | 71.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,126 | 104.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,675 | 48.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,401 | −16.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,656 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,109 | 27.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,265 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,497 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,589 | 83.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,628 | 22.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,432 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,165 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,969 | −2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What Did the 2020 Census Show?
In 2020, there were 6,969 people living in Heber Springs. There were 2,868 households and 1,890 families. Most people identified as White.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,323 | 90.73% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 23 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.73% |
| Other/Mixed | 314 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 221 | 3.17% |
What Did the 2010 Census Show?
In 2010, there were 7,165 people in the city. There were 2,793 households. About 26.9% of these households had children under 18. Many households (50.7%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 2.72 people. The population was spread out by age. About 21.5% were under 18. About 25.3% were 65 or older. The average age in the city was 44 years.
A Brief History of Heber Springs
Heber Springs was first called Sugar Loaf. It was founded by Max Frauenthal. In 1881, Frauenthal bought land from John T. Jones. He then started the Sugar Loaf Springs Company. The town was officially created as "Sugar Loaf" on October 4, 1882.
In 1883, Frauenthal gave land for the courthouse square. He also built a courthouse for the new Cleburne County. He donated land for Spring Park too. This helped make Sugar Loaf the county seat. Frauenthal named the county Cleburne to honor Confederate General Patrick Cleburne.
In 1910, the town's name changed to Heber Springs. This was to avoid confusion with another town called Sugar Loaf. Frauenthal chose the new name to honor Dr. Heber Jones. Heber Jones was John T. Jones's son and a famous doctor.
The Swinging Bridge
A long Swinging Bridge was built over the Little Red River in 1912. It was about 200–300 feet long. It was used for cars until 1972. After that, it became a pedestrian bridge in a park. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Sadly, in 1989, the bridge collapsed. It was later rebuilt.
Greers Ferry Dam
The Greers Ferry Dam is located on the Little Red River. It was officially opened in October 1963. President John F. Kennedy visited for the dedication. This was just one month before he passed away. It was the only time a sitting president visited Cleburne County.
Schools in Heber Springs
Students in Heber Springs go to public schools. The Heber Springs School District covers the city. Students attend schools in this district. They graduate from Heber Springs High School.
Famous People from Heber Springs
Many notable people have connections to Heber Springs:
- Brandon Bell (recording engineer) – A Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer.
- Everett G. Burkhalter – He represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Paul Caraway – A High Commissioner for the U.S. Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands.
- Mike Disfarmer – A well-known photographer.
- Max Frauenthal – The founding father of Heber Springs.
- Laurell K. Hamilton – An author famous for her fantasy book series.
- Johnnie Bryan Hunt – The founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Services.
- Johnelle Hunt – Co-founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Services.
- Tommy Land – The Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands.
- Josh Miller – A Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
- Colin O'More – A concert singer, educator, and broadcasting executive.
- Almeda Riddle – A famous folk singer.
- Fred Williams – An NFL football player.
Places to Visit
The Clarence Frauenthal House was built in 1914. Today, it is home to the Cleburne County Historical Society. It's a great place to learn about the area's past.
See also
In Spanish: Heber Springs para niños
