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Heber Springs, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleburne County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,101
Population
781/sq mi density
$49,917
Median Income
$32,618 per capita
$152,900
Home Value
$251,032 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
347
Violent Crime/100K
3,342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,917 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,900 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
347 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Heber Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 467 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4996°N, 92.0293°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cleburne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batesville Regional (BVX) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Heber Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (3.1").