Heber Springs Relocation Data
Heber Springs is one of the best places to relocate or retire. The climate is delightful and the people are the kind that pitch in and make improvements, put on pie suppers to help others, and many do volunteer work. It is uplifting to live in an area where you can see beauty almost everywhere you look like the hills, lake, and river.
Climate
The winters are mild, autumn is a panorama of color, springtime is early with lovely dogwoods, azaleas and blooming red bud trees and summer with its long, lazy days perfect for swimming, boating, fishing and nature walks. The pace is relaxed and peaceful.
Mean daily maximum temperature 73 degrees
Mean daily minimum temperature 52 degrees
Normal humidity (mean daily noontime) 57%
Normal humidity (mean daily midnight) 77%
Maximum temperature of 90 degrees and over 75 days
Minimum temperature of 32 degreesand under 46 days
People
Heber Springs' greatest treasure is its people-friendly people who support each other no matter what the project, Christian Health Center, Cleburne County Cares, a volunteer program that has already gained national attention for assisting those in need, supporting a completed 2 yr, community college and hospital and a future community center.
Community Involvement
Heber Springs has been designated as an "Arkansas Volunteer Community of the Year." numerous times. Local civics organizations and churches enthusiastically support youth activities. Support groups exist to provide personal assistance to those in need. For spiritual needs, Heber Springs has various churches. However you choose to worship, you can find people who share your feelings.
Heber Springs Fire Department
The Heber Springs Fire Department proudly protects approximately 10,500 people living in the city limits of Heber Springs and the Heber Springs Fire District. They operate out of 5 stations that protect a primarily residential area. The department is a public department whose members are on a combination of full-time and paid per call status. The HSFD is a municipality based department manned by a full-time chief supervising a mostly paid per call roster. They protect a city with a population of 7,200. We also have a Fire Protection district outside the city limits that borders several fire departments. Their role is unique as we must protect both a small city with a water supply and rural area with little or no water supply. They are a certified fire department with the state and train within their department as well as utilize the Arkansas Fire Academy for their training. Since Heber Springs borders Greers Ferry Lake, special fire-fighting techniques for boats and marinas as well as water rescues are required.
Leisure - The Good Life
Recreation is one of the underlying foundations of the Heber Springs economy. The lake area contains 15 federally-maintained parks, three national recreational trails, swimming areas, and numerous boat launching sites. All county residents are within a 15 minute drive of the lake or the trout laden Little Red River. A series of popular festivals are staged here Springfest, Fireworks Extravaganza and The World Championship Cardboard Boat Race (people racing in boats made completely of cardboard) which has been featured nationally many times most recently on ESPN'S Sportscenter "50 States in 50 Days" and in 2008 on the Discovery Channels with Wreakreation Nation.
Location
Heber Springs in Cleburne County is in the north central portion of the state.
Rate Based Mileage and Direction to Major Cities
Atlanta 552 miles SE
Chicago 597 miles NE
Dallas 441 miles SW
Little Rock 60 miles SW
Memphis 134 miles E
New Orleans 531 miles SE
New York 1,281 miles NE
St. Louis 341 miles NE
Tulsa 351 miles NW
Population Source: US Census, Population Estimates Program
City 2003 6,432
City Estimate 1999 6,525
County 2003 24,046
County Estimate 1999 23,296
Taxes
Real estate and property tax is 3.9% inside the city limits and 3.45 outside of the city limits based on mil levy of 20% of assess value.
Assessed value X 20% X .0389 = annual tax due
$100K $20,000 $778.00
Automobile Registration
Drivers License
Arkansas law requires anyone applying for initial Arkansas driver license to show proof of legal “presence” in the United States. Acceptable documents include a Social Security card, a valid U.S. Naturalization and Immigration photo card, a birth certificate, a U. S. Visa, or a military/military dependent ID card. At least one of these documents must be presented to a Department representative at any local Revenue Office before any initial driver license can be issued.
A new resident must obtain an Arkansas driver license at a local Revenue Office within thirty (30) days after arrival. No driver license examination is required if the applicant surrenders a valid license from another state, or surrenders one that is not expired more than 31 days. Arkansas issues a four-year license.
Office of Driver Services, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 682-7055
Local Revenue Office, North 2nd Street, Heber Springs, AR 7254 (501) 362-2469
Voter Registration
To register to vote in the Cleburne County - Heber Springs area, call the County Clerk’s Office at 362-4620, or stop by the courthouse downtown.
County Government
All new residents must register their motor vehicles within thirty (30) days of establishing residence in Arkansas, according to Arkansas law. Proof of personal property assessment (through your county residence), proof that no personal property taxes are due and proof of the proper kind and amount of liability insurance must be presented at the time of registration to obtain a vehicle tag.
Local Revenue Office, North 2nd Street, Heber Springs, AR 7254 (501) 362-2469
Office of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 682-4692
Aging Program-Senior Citizens 362-2413
Assessor’s Office 362-8147
Cooperative Extension Service 362-2524
County Circuit Clerk Office 362-8149
County Clerk’s Office 362-4620
County Health Dept. 362-7581
County Judge 362-8141
County Library 362-2477
County Surveyor 362-3653
County Treasurer’s Office 362-8124
Courthouse 362-8141
Emergency Services Office 362-2911
Mental Health 362-7595
Municipal Court Clerk 362-6585
Sheriff’s Office 362-8143
Social Security (Cleburne Co.) (501)268-5305
Social Services 362-3298
Tax Collector 362-8145
Veterans Affairs 362-6211
City Government
Clerk Treasurer 362-8445
Fire Chief’s Office 362-5523
Fire Dept to Report Fires 362-7555
Hearing Impaired-TTY 362-7817
Housing Authority 362-6108
Mayor’s Office 362-3635
Planning & Zoning Office 362-8303
Police Dept. 362-8291
Police Chief 362-3661
Sanitation Dept. 362-3635
Street Dept. 362-5710
Waste Water Treat. Plant 362-3375
Water Works 362-3422
Council Meeting 2nd Thursday of every month at City Hall in the Council Room at 7:00 PM.
State Government
Forestry Commission 362-2463
Highway Maintenance 362-3494
Human Services Dept. 362-3298
Revenue Office 362-2469
Secretary of State 1-800-482-1127
V.A. Benefits Depart. 1-800-482-5434
U.S. Government
Corps of Engineers Damsite & Gatehouse 362-5233
Greers Ferry Powerplant 362-3214
Lake & River Info 362-5150
Visitor Center 362-9067
Internal Revenue 1-800-829-1040
National Fish Hatchery 362-3615
Post Office(Heber Springs) 362-2493
Social Security Admin.1-800-772-1213
VA Regional Office 1-800-827-1000
Other Important Phone Numbers
AARP 1-800-527-6277
American Red Cross 501-268-2691
AR Volunteer Lawyers1-800-999-2853
AR Hwy & Transp. Dept. - (road conditions) (501)569-2374 www.ahtd.state.ar.us
Arkansas Parks & Tourism www.arkansas.com 1-800-482-8999
Attorney General 1-800-482-8982
Better Business Bureau 1-800-482-8448
Chamber of Commerce 362-2444
Cleburne Co. Historical Museum 362-3992
Consumer Protection 1-800-482-8982
Emergency Services Office 911
IRS Forms 1-800-424-3676
Public Service Comm. 1-800-482-1164
Small Business Admin. (501)324-5871
Toll Free Directory Assist 1-800-555-1212
Hospital
Baptist Medical Center 887-3000
Ambulance Services
Northstar EMS 362-2794
Emergency-911
Education
Business Office 362-6712
Elementary School 362-8155
Middle School 362-2488
High School 362-3141
ASU-Heber Springs 362-1100
State Employment Agencies
Employment Security Div. -Searcy 501-268-8601
Transportation
Airport Facilities
Heber Springs Municipal Airport 362-3294
Longest runway--4,000 feet, Paved surface, lighted, NDB approach
Charter Service
Single and twin engine planes available. Nearest Commercial Service Little Rock--60 miles
Plant Truck Lines 362-3640
R and R Transportation Inc. 362-2724
Electricity
Entergy Corp. 800-368-3749
First Electric Coop 362-3166
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy-Arkla 800-992-7552
Water
Mountain Top Water 362-5803
Tumbling Shoals 362-8510
Water Works 362-3422
Propane
Reynolds Brothers Propane 362-5000
Waste Disposal & Recycling
Service Group & Recycling - 362-2080
Sanitation Department 362-3635
IESI 362-2666
Telephone
A T & T
Home 800-464-7928
Business 800-499-7928
Suddenlink Media 362-3413
Russell Cellular 362-2720
Cable
Suddenlink Media - 362-3413
Internet Service Providers
Suddenlink Media - 362-3413
A T & T DSL 800-SBC-Yahoo
501-443-6444
Newspapers / Shoppers
Lakeside Shopper 362-7564
Sun-Times Newspaper 362-2425 www.thesuntimes.com
Wagon Wheel Publishing, Inc. -501-724-0398
Radio
KFFB 106.1-Fairfield Bay - 501-723-4850 www.kffb.com
KHPQ 92.1 Radio-Clinton-501-745-4474 www.khpq.com
KWCK 99.9 -Searcy- 107.1- 501-268-7123-http://www.kwck999.com/
Searcy Radio Group 96.7- 501-268-9700-http://www.searcyradiogroup.com/
Fishing Licenses
If you are 16 years or older, a fishing license is required to take or attempt to take game fish, turtles or frogs in Arkansas, unless you are fishing in a licensed “put and take pay lake.” The license must be carried with you. You may not possess a license that belongs to someone else or one that has been altered, backdated or counterfeited. If you are a nonresident, you may not possess a resident license. If you guide, aid or assist someone else in fishing for hire, you must have a guide license. You can buy many licenses over the counter at sporting good store, hunting and fishing supplies stores, some discount chains, boat docks or directly from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s regional or Little Rock offices. Call 1-800-364-4263 to order and pay by credit card. For replacement of a lost license, call (501)223-6349.
License/Description cost
CS Resident Comb. Sportsman’s License $35.50
FSH Resident Fisheries Conserv. License 10.50
RT3 Resident 3-Day Trip Fishing License 6.50
TPR Resident Trout Permit 5.00
TPN Nonresident Trout Permit 9.00
License/description Cost
NRF Nonresident Annual Fishing License $32.00
NT3 Nonresident 3-Day Trip Fishing License 11.00
NT7 Nonresident 7-Day Trip Fishing License 17.00
N14 Nonresident 14-Day Trip Fishing License22.00
GLF Fishing Guide License 25.00
If you are 65 years of age or older you may purchase a 65 Plus Lifetime license.
65 Plus Lifetime Fishing License $10.50 (does not include trout permit) 5.00
65 Plus Lifetime Combination License $35.50 (does not include trout permit)
Non-expiring Lifetime Resident Hunting & Fishing Sportsman's Permit (any age)$1,000.00
Call 1-800-ASK-FISH for a recorded message about fishing conditions. A touch tone phone is necessary. Locally, you may call any of the marinas or river trout docks for fishing conditions
