Welcome to the beautiful Heber Valley, located in Wasatch County, Utah. This relocation guide is pre-

pared for you by the Heber Valley Chamber and contains information on housing, schools, climate, cul-

ture, elevation, local services, and other economic data. You may learn more about the area by visiting

www.gohebervalley.com or by calling (435) 654-3666.

Geographic Identity. Wasatch County has a land area of 1,175 square miles (3,044 km), with 63 percent

being dedicated to public lands. Wasatch County is also home to parts of Uinta National Forest, Wasatch

National Forest, and Ashley National Forest. Three state parks reside in the Heber Valley—Deer Creek

State Park, Jordanelle State Park, and Wasatch Mountain State Park. Numerous lakes, reservoirs, and

rivers wind throughout the valley, including the popular Provo River. The valley sits at an elevation of

5595 with the Wasatch Mountains reaching more than 10,000 feet.

Location. Many say that location is everything. The Heber Valley is located only 50 minutes from the Salt

Lake International Airport, 15 miles from Park City to the North (Summit County) and 20 miles from Provo

to the West (Utah County). Heber Valley conveniently sits between two world-class ski resorts—Deer

Valley Resort to the North and Sundance Resort to the Southwest.

State Highways I-40 and I-189 are the major access points to the area. As a scenic drive, the Heber Valley

is easy to visit. Traveling from major western cities is as follows:

Phoenix, AZ: 698 miles, Denver, CO: 524 miles, Los Angeles, CA: 673 miles, Las Vegas, NV: 409 miles, Yel-

lowstone National Park: 345 miles.

Weather Report. The average summer temperature in the Heber Valley is 80 degrees. Spring and Fall

seasons are cool and mild. During the winter months, the Heber Valley is blessed with Utah’s “greatest

snow on earth” which allows for a variety of snow activities and events. The annual average snowfall is 76

inches, while the rainfall averages 16 inches per year.

Each season of the year has its own, unique characteristics, ranging from breezy winds in the spring, to

warm and dry summer days, to a colorful burst of leaves in the fall.

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Population. The population within Wasatch County grew by 55 percent during the first decade of this

century. The growth has continued its unprecedented climb which has led to Wasatch County being the

fasted growing county in Utah and Heber City being consistently ranked as one of the nation’s fasted

growing cities (Forbes Magazine). The current population within the county (as of 2012) is 25,500. The

population is projected to grow to 60,000 by the year 2040.

Public Education. Four public elementary schools (K-4), one intermediate school (5-6), one middle school

(7-8), and one High School (9-12) are located in Wasatch County. The Wasatch School District is located at

101 E. 200 N. in Heber City. The District’s may be contacted at (435) 654-0280, www.wasatch.edu.

Higher Education. Utah Valley University also has a strong presence in Wasatch County. Its 75,000 square

foot building offers a variety of general education classes, associate and bachelor degree programs, and

community education programs. Additionally, Utah State University has an extension office in Heber City.

ELEMENTARIES

1. Heber Valley Elementary—(435) 654-0112

2. Old Mill Elementary—(435) 657-3130

3. J.R. Smith Elementary—(435) 654-2201

4. Midway Elementary—(435) 654-0472

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

1. Timpanogos Intermediate School—(435) 654-0550

MIDDLE SCHOOL

1. Rocky Mountain Middle School—(435) 654-9350

HIGH SCHOOL

1. Wasatch High School—(435) 654-0640

HIGHER EDUCATION

1. Utah Valley University—(435) 654-6482, www.uvu.edu/wasatch

2. Utah State University Extension—(435) 657-3235, extension.usu.edu/wasatch

Housing. The housing market in Wasatch County has steadily increased over the past decade. In 2007,

record-breaking housing permits were issued. The economic downturn slowed residential construction

until 2011. The market has quickly rebounded and now offers a variety of homes of all sizes and budgets.

The Wasatch County Realtor’s Association represents the various real estate agents in the area and can

provide current market information related to median home costs, the number of available homes, and

other useful information. The Realtor’s Association can also provide direct contact information for real-

tors that can meet a variety of housing needs—from renting, to buying, to selling. The Realtor’s Associa-

tion is located at 345 W. 600 S., Suite 116 in Heber and may be contacted at (435) 654-1415 or at

www.wasatchra.com

Utah Valley University—Wasatch Campus

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Government Services and Utilities. Wasatch County and its cities and towns are each governed by a body

of elected officials. Each governmental entity provides services to residents living within its jurisdiction.

The contact information for state and local governmental offices and local utilities are listed below:

Health Care. Intermountain Health Care is the primary provider of health services within the Heber Val-

ley. The new facility offers a range of medical services from physical therapy to emergency room care.

IHC is located at 1473 South Highway 40. To contact the clinic, call (435) 657-4400. Other health care and

services throughout the valley include:

Optical—Ackerson Eyecare (435) 657-1212

Hospice– Alpine Homecare (435) 654-4004

Dental– Alpine Valley (435) 654-4004

Dental– Kraig Ford (435) 654-2020

Children’s Dentistry– (435) 654-5322

Family Physician– Todd Berg (435) 654-6321

Family Physician– Greg Taylor (435) 654-3535

Pediatric– Wasatch Pediatric (435) 657-0101

Chiropractors– Nielson Chiropractor (435) 654-5008

Wasatch Physical Therapy (435) 654-4525

Wasatch County Offices

25 N. Main Street

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-3211

Heber City Offices

75 N. Main Street

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-0757

Midway City Offices

75 N. 100 W.

Midway, UT 84049

(435) 654-3227

Wallsburg Town Offices

(435) 654-2599

Charleston Town Offices

3454 West 3400 South

Charleston, Utah 84032

435-654-7177

Wasatch County Library

465 E. 1200 S.

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-1511

Wasatch Health Dept.

55 S. 500 E.

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-2700

Wasatch County Sheriff

1361 S. U.S. HWY 40

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-1411

Heber City Police

301 S. Main Street

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-3211

Heber Valley Chamber

475 N. Main Street

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-3666

Utah Drivers License Div.

34 W. 200 S.

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-5344

Div. of Motor Vehicles

www.dmv.utah.gov

(435) 657-3221

Heber Light & Power

31 S. 100 W.

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-1581

Questar Gas Co.

167 W. Center Street

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-3600

Utah Workforce Services

69 N 600 W # C

Heber City, UT 84032

(435) 654-6520

Animal Control Shelter

(435) 654-5727

Heber Valley Intermountain Health Care Clinic

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Shopping. Shopping in the Heber Valley provides a variety of options, including (1) Smith’s Food & Drug—

550 N. Main Street in Heber, (2) Day’s Market—890 S. Main Street in Heber, (3) King’s Discount Store—

600 N. Main Street in Heber, (4) Wal-Mart—1274 U.S. 189 in Heber, and (5) Ridley’s Family Market—42 W

Main St in Midway. For a comprehensive list of restaurants and other local business information, please

visit www.gohebervalley.com

Churches. Several churches and religious organizations make their home in the Heber Valley.

Independent Baptist Church—1811 S. HWY 40 Heber, (435) 654-3280

Heber Valley Baptist Church—1400 N. US HWY 40 Heber, (435) 654-3531

Saint Lawrence Catholic Church—100 W. Center Heber, (435) 654-4035

Jehovah’s Witnesses—2930 N. HWY 40 Heber, (435) 657-0993

Mountain Valley Christian Church—150 N. Main Street Heber

The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

-Heber Stake—150 N. 200 W. Heber, (435) 654-2411

-Heber East Stake—2395 S. Mill Road, (435) 654-3163

-Midway Stake—165 N. Center Midway, (435) 654-4810

-Spanish Branch—250 E. 200 S. Midway, (435) 654-0404

-Family History Center—160 W. Main Midway, (435) 654-2760

Amenities. Throughout the valley, you will find more than you ever expected. The following list highlights

some of the fun activities and amenities that await you:

Soldier Hollow Olympic Venue and Cross-Country Ski Resort—(435) 654-2002

The Historic Heber Valley Rail Road—450 S 6th W Heber City, UT 84032 (435) 654-5601

The Homestead Crater—700 Homestead Drive Midway, UT 84049 (435) 654-1102

Wasatch County Event Complex—415 S. Southfields Road Heber City, UT 84032, (435) 657-3335

Wasatch County Skate Park—415 S. Southfields Road Heber City, UT 84032

Jordanelle State Park—(435) 649-9540

Wasatch Mountain State Park—(435) 654-1791

Deer Creek State Park—(435) 654-0171

Deer Valley Ski Resort—(435) 649-1000

Come and visit the Heber Valley Chamber at 475 N. Main Street in Heber City. We can assist with addi-

tional information about the area and help determine if the Heber Valley is the right place for you.

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