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Heber Overgaard Arizona



Heber and Overgaard are in northeastern Arizona in Navajo County. Situated in the Sitgreaves National Forest north of the Mogollon Rim. Their elevations range from 6,435 feet in Heber to 6,620 feet in Overgaard. Both are unincorporated. The communities are reached by taking state Highway 87 to Payson (north from Phoenix or south from Interstate 40), and continuing east via state Highway 260.

During the Mormon migration in 1876 and 1877, the Little Colorado River settlements were established. James E. Shelley and Sanford Porter, Jr. founded Heber in 1883. Heber was named after Heber J. Grant, a prominent member of the Mormon Church. The post office in Heber was established in 1890 by James E. Shelley.

Overgaard, adjoining Heber, was originally called Oklahoma Flat and was later named after the first sawmill owner. The post office in Overgaard was established in 1938.



Principal Economic Activities

Economic activities are varied; retirement and tourism are an important part of the economy. Proximity to the Sitgreaves National Forest provides recreation opportunities, and timber is harvested for Precision Pine Sawmill and Stone Container Paper Mill. A mulch plant processes forest by-products. Service businesses provide employment and services for the retirement community.

Government and schools also contribute to the local economy. Retail trade is increasing. Construction is also a major factor in the economy.



Scenic Attractions

The Heber/Overgaard area is surrounded by many year-round recre-ationalopportunities and points of scenic interest. Immediately south of Heber and Overgaard is the Mogollon Rim, a steep escarpment ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 feet from the base to the highest plateau. The Rim divides the northern plateau region from the lower central and southern areas. The Rim offers many exceptional views and numerous man-made lakes ideal for boating and other water sports.

Hunting for elk, deer, turkey, antelope and bear is permitted.

Fishing, in nearby trout streams, is popular. There are also extensive picnic and camping facilities available within the area. Other scenic attractions in the area include Chevelon Canyon Dam, the Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery, Chevelon Butte, and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The 200-acre Mogollon Lake three miles east of Overgaard is in the planning stages.







Heber and Overgaard, in northeastern Arizona (are) in Navajo County. Situated in the Sitgreaves National Forest north of the Mogollon Rim, their elevations range from 6,435 feet in Heber to 6,620 feet in Overgaard. Both are unincorporated. The communities are reached by taking state Highway 87 to Payson (north from Phoenix or south from Interstate 40), and continuing east via state Highway 260.
During the Mormon migration in 1876 and 1877, the Little Colorado River settlements were established. James E. Shelley and Sanford Porter, Jr. founded Heber in 1883. Heber was named after Heber J. Grant, a prominent member of the Mormon Church. The post office in Heber was established in 1890 by James E. Shelley.

Overgaard, adjoining Heber, was originally called Oklahoma Flat and was later named after the first sawmill owner. The post office in Overgaard was established in 1938.
The Heber/Overgaard area is surrounded by many year-round recreational opportunities and points of scenic interest. Immediately south of Heber and Overgaard is the Mogollon Rim, a steep escarpment ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 feet from the base to the highest plateau. The Rim divides the northern plateau region from the lower central and southern areas. The Rim offers many exceptional views and numberous man-made lakes ideal for boating and other water sports.
Hunting for elk, deer, turkey, antelope and bear is permitted. Fishing, in nearby trout streams in popular. There are also extensive picnic and camping facilities available within the area. Other scenic attractions in the area include Chevelon Canyon Dam, the Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery, Chevelon Butte, and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The 200-acre Mogollon Lake three miles east of Overgaard is in the planning stages.
 

Heber/Overgaard offers many community facilities including a library, 40-acre park, and many athletic facilities: baseball, football and Little League fields; basketball, volleyball, tennis and racquet ball courts; and a golf course.

In addition to communication resources from the rest of the state, Heber/Overgaard has a weekly newspaper, The Pine Graphics Weekly, receives several radio stations from Holbrook, Show Low and Flagstaff, and has twelve television channels available on cable, one from Flagstaff.

Heber/Overgaard has two elementary schools, junior high and high school. Student enrollment is approximately 551. Northland Pioneer College, a nationally-accredited, state-supported community college, began serving Navajo County during the 1974-75 academic year. The College is decentralized and now offers classes in over 250 locations. Full-service degree-granting campuses are located in Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake/Taylor and Show Low. Degree course work may also be completed at centers in Heber (located on the Mogollon High School Campus), Whiteriver and Keams Canyon. The district office is located in Holbrook. Areas of study include adult basic education, vocational, academic transfer and personal interest. For information call (800) 266-7845. Northern Arizona University, located within 60 miles, in cooperation with NPC, offers upper division and graduate courses at several Navajo County locations. Contact the NAU-Northlands Coordinator at (928) 537-9601.

The community has one doctor, a dentist, an optometrist and three ambulances available. Hospital services are also available in Show Low (36 miles away), Holbrook (47 miles away) and Payson (50 miles away). A fully equipped health center is currently in the planning stages.

There are two local financial institutions in Heber/Overgaard. Navajo County businesses are eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Finance Division of the Arizona Department of Commerce. Information on private activity bonds within the county may be obtained from the same source or from the Industrial Development Authority of the County of Navajo, 819 West Florida, Holbrook, Arizona 86025.

The community is governed by the Navajo County Board of Supervisors and served by the county deputies, Department of Public Safety, and the sheriff's posse. The fire department has 40 volunteers, 15 EMTs, three paramedics and five IMETs.

Residents of Heber/Overgaard have access to public airports in Show Low 36 miles southeast, or Taylor, 29 miles northeast.

Lodging & Meeting Facilities

There are two motels with 56 units available in the area, and four meeting facilities with the largest seating up to 300, three with seating for 50 or less. Several RV parks and cabin rentals are available. A 42-unit Best Western Sawmill Inn was completed in September 1995.

Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

 Current weather forecast for Heber-Overgaard, AZ

Population (year 2000): 2,722
Males: 1,395 (51.2%), Females: 1,327 (48.8%)

Land area: 7.0 square miles

Zip code: 85933

Median resident age: 48.3 years
Median household income: $28,665
Median house value: $110,500

Races in Heber-Overgaard:

White Non-Hispanic (91.1%)
Hispanic (6.1%)
American Indian (2.5%)
Other race (1.4%)
Two or more races (1.0%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: English (20.0%), German (14.5%), Irish (12.2%), United States (9.3%), French (4.5%), Scotch-Irish (3.9%).



COMMUNITY PROFILE
Courtesy of the Arizona State Department of Commerce
Heber~Overgaard is located in northeastern Arizona's Navajo County. Situated in the Sitgreaves National Forest north of the Mogollon Rim, the elevations of these twin communities range from 6,435 feet in Heber to 6,620 feet in Overgaard. Both are unincorporated. The communities are reached from Phoenix by taking state Highway 87 north to Payson, or from Winslow by taking state Highway 87 south to Payson, then continuing east via state Highway 260.

During the Mormon migration in 1876 and 1877, the Little Colorado River settlements were established. James E. Shelley and Sanford Porter, Jr. founded Heber in 1883. Heber was named after Heber J. Grant, a prominent member of the Mormon Church. The post office in Heber was established in 1890 by James E. Shelley.

Overgaard, adjoining Heber, was originally called Oklahoma Flat and was later named after the first sawmill owner. The post office in Overgaard was established in 1938.

Principal Economic Activities...

Economic activities are varied; retirement and tourism are an important part of the economy. Proximity to the Sitgreaves National Forest provides recreational opportunities, and timber is harvested for Precision Pine Sawmill and Stone Container Paper Mill. A mulch plant processes forest by-products.

Service businesses provide employment and services for the predominant retirement community. Government and schools also contribute to the local economy. Retail trade is increasing. Construction is also a major factor in the area's gradually expanding economy.

Scenic Attractions...

The Heber~Overgaard area is surrounded by many year-round recreational opportunities and points of scenic interest. Immediately south of Heber~Overgaard is the Mogollon Rim, a steep escarpment ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 feet from the base to the highest plateau. The Rim divides the northern plateau region from the lower central and southern areas. The Rim offers many exceptional views and numerous man-made lakes ideal for boating and other water sports.

Hunting for elk, deer, turkey, antelope and bear is permitted. Fishing, in nearby trout streams, is popular. There are also extensive picnic and camping facilities available within the area. Other scenic attractions in the area include Chevelon Canyon Dam, the Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery, Chevelon Butte, and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The 200-acre Mogollon Lake three miles east of Overgaard is in the planning stages.



For population 25 years and over in Heber-Overgaard CDP, Arizona

High school or higher: 83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Unemployed: 3.4%
Mean travel time to work: 22.3 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Heber-Overgaard CDP, Arizona

Never married: 14.1%
Now married: 63.6%
Separated: 1.3%
Widowed: 10.1%
Divorced: 10.9%
2.8% Foreign born (1.8% Latin America, 0.7% Europe, 0.3% North America).







Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Flagstaff, AZ (91.2 miles, pop. 52,894).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Mesa, AZ (106.8 miles, pop. 396,375).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (120.6 miles, pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Cibecue, AZ (26.4 miles), Taylor, AZ (31.8 miles), Snowflake, AZ (33.8 miles), Show Low, AZ (37.4 miles), Winslow, AZ (43.6 miles), Holbrook, AZ (43.9 miles), Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (45.3 miles), Sun Valley, AZ (48.8 miles).

Industries providing employment: Construction (20.8%), Retail trade (12.6%), Educational,health and social services (11.6%).



Average weather in Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average temp. (°F) 32.7 35.7 40.4 46.3 54.1 63.0 68.3 66.4 60.6 50.2 39.4 32.9
High temperature (°F) 47.2 50.8 55.8 63.4 71.9 82.0 83.9 81.0 76.3 66.6 54.8 47.4
Low temperature (°F) 18.1 20.6 25.0 29.1 36.3 44.0 52.6 51.8 44.9 33.7 23.9 18.3
Precipitation (in) 1.5 1.5 1.7 0.6 0.7 0.5 2.7 3.2 2.0 1.6 1.5 1.5


 

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Normal climate in Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Based on data reported by main weather stations

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Days with precip. 6 6 7 5 3 3 9 10 6 5 4 6
Wind speed (mph) 6.3 6.5 7.0 7.5 7.3 7.0 5.9 5.4 5.8 5.9 6.4 6.3
Morning humidity (%) 71 70 68 61 56 48 61 71 68 66 67 70
Afternoon humidity (%) 46 41 37 28 24 19 33 39 34 33 39 47
Sunshine (%) 77 75 78 84 89 88 77 78 83 81 77 74
Days clear of clouds 12 11 13 13 16 19 11 12 17 18 16 14
Partly cloudy days 6 6 8 9 9 7 12 12 9 7 7 6
Cloudy days 12 11 11 8 6 4 8 7 5 6 8 11
Snowfall (in) 15.4 13.9 16.6 7.5 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.5 7.5 12.0



Hospitals/medical centers near Heber-Overgaard:
NAVAPACHE HOSPITAL (about 38 miles; SHOW LOW, AZ)
PAYSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 51 miles; PAYSON, AZ)
WINSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 59 miles; WINSLOW, AZ)


Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Heber-Overgaard:
FLAGSTAFF PULLIAM (about 91 miles; FLAGSTAFF, AZ; ID: FLG)
WILLIAMS GATEWAY (about 108 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: IWA)
PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 120 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)
Other public-use airports nearest to Heber-Overgaard:
CIBECUE (about 30 miles; CIBECUE, AZ; ID: Z95)
TAYLOR (about 33 miles; TAYLOR, AZ; ID: TYL)
SHOW LOW MUNI (about 41 miles; SHOW LOW, AZ; ID: SOW)


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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Heber-Overgaard:
NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE (about 47 miles; HOLBROOK, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,177)
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 109 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,345)
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 114 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,410)
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 116 miles; MESA, AZ; FT enrollment: 11,928)
CHANDLER/GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 116 miles; CHANDLER, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,990)
RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 117 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,472)
AL COLLINS GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOL LTD (about 117 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,057)

Heber-Overgaard compared to Arizona state average:
Median household income below state average.
Median house value below state average.
Unemployed percentage below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in below state average.
House age significantly below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Population density significantly below state average.

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Strongest AM radio stations in Heber-Overgaard:
KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
KVWM (970 AM; 5 kW; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF SHOW LOW, LLC)
KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
KDJI (1270 AM; 5 kW; HOLBROOK, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF HOLBROOK, L.L.C.)
KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)


Strongest FM radio stations in Heber-Overgaard:
KRXS-FM (97.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: LINDA C. POTYKA)
KVJC (91.9 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
KMRR (100.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
KSNX (93.5 FM; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF SHOW LOW, LLC)
K294AN (106.7 FM; PAYSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)



 

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