The Town FilesHeber Springs, Arkansas
City in Cleburne County · population 6,969 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $176,300
- Household income
- $50,636
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 46.7
Heber Springs is a city of 6,969 people in Cleburne County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $176,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 84% of Arkansas towns, better for retirees than 74% of Arkansas towns.
How Heber Springs ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Heber Springs is worth $176,300, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $50,636, which is more affordable than 21% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $847 a month. 67.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Heber Springs | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,300 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $847 | $792 |
| Median household income | $50,636 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.6% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.7% | — |
Who lives in Heber Springs
| People | Heber Springs | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in Heber Springs
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heber Springs since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 15, 1984 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 37 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on November 5, 1963.
Severe weather in Cleburne County since 1996
Cleburne County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cleburne County
Cleburne County had 6,524 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,874 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Heber Springs itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Heber Springs
3 public schools with 1,558 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBER SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL | K-5 | 689 | 13.8 |
| HEBER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 478 | 7.7 |
| HEBER SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 391 | 15.0 |
Towns near Heber Springs
- Searcy, AR24.4 mi · 22,937 people · home $188,500
- Clinton, AR24.6 mi · 2,509 people · home $126,800
- Mountain View, AR25.4 mi · 2,877 people · home $203,900
- Southside, AR27.1 mi · 4,279 people · home $151,300
- Greenbrier, AR27.4 mi · 5,707 people · home $206,600
- Bald Knob, AR28.9 mi · 2,522 people · home $142,400
- Batesville, AR29.4 mi · 11,191 people · home $163,600
Heber Springs questions
Is Heber Springs, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Heber Springs scores better for retirees than 74% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 50%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Heber Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Heber Springs is valued at $176,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,636, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $847 a month.
What is the weather like in Heber Springs?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Heber Springs get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heber Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 15, 1984. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)