At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$24,841 per capita
Home Value
$281,600
Zillow: $541,584
Median Rent
$741/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.7%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
12.9% smoking rate
How Heber-Overgaard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heber-Overgaard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heber-Overgaard a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heber-Overgaard residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,841. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heber-Overgaard is $281,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $541,584. Median rent is $741/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
9.4% of adults in Heber-Overgaard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heber-Overgaard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population3,216
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$24,841
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
B+
Home Value$281,600
Rent$741
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$541,584
Housing Units3,322
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,620 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Heber-Overgaard was founded in 1883.
The median home in Heber-Overgaard was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.