Heber Springs, Arkansas

About Heber Springs

Set in the central part of Arkansas, Heber Springs is a close-knit town, home to 7,313 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Heber Springs is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 805 residents per square mile.

📰 Heber Springs News Today

• Remains of Arkansas soldier identified after 84 years; Heber Springs native died in World War II POW camp - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Aug 16
• Kim Owen Says Leadership Cleburne County Builds Knowledge and Connections Arkansas Radio · Aug 18
• 9 Best Small Towns In Arkansas For A Crowd-Free Summer WorldAtlas · Aug 16
• James & James expanding in Heber Springs, will create 47 new jobs Talk Business & Politics · Aug 1
• Mellisa Carol-Lynn Matlock Obituary (2026) - Heber Springs, AR - Heber Springs Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Heber Springs Unique

• The only place in America named Heber Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,313.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Heber Springs

• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery · Attraction
• William Carl Garner Visitor Center · Museum
• Junk Car · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Heber Springs

• Dam Site Recreation Area reviews ★
• John F. Kennedy Park reviews ★
• Cherokee Recreation Area reviews ★
• Eagle Bank Park reviews ★
• Heber Springs Recreation Area reviews ★
• Heber Springs Sports Complex reviews ★
• Old Highway 25 Recreation Areas reviews ★
• Sandy Beach Park reviews ★
• Spring Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Heber Springs

• HEBER SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL
• HEBER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
• HEBER SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Heber Springs

🏘️ Nearby Communities