6 Facts to Know about Heber City, Utah

Heber City, What?

• If you’ve never heard of Heber City, Utah, you’re not alone.

• Buried in the Wasatch Mountains.

• Home to 12,000 people.

• Close to the famous Utah ski resorts.

What’s Great about Heber City?

1. Low Unemployment

2. Close to Park City

3. Settled by Mormons

4. Home of the “Heber Creeper”

5. Great Place to Raise a Family

6. Close 3 Reservoirs

1. Low Unemployment

• One of the lowest unemployment rates in the state of Utah.

• Utah has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the US.

• Most jobs are commuter jobs to Salt Lake City.

2. Close to Park City

• 20 minutes away from Park City

• Ski resorts are even closer

• People grow up snowboarding and skiing

• Outdoors-oriented community

3. Settled by Mormons

• Like almost every older town in Utah, Heber City was settled by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Named for leader Heber C. Kimball

• Religious population now composed of Mormons, Catholics, and other Christian denominations.

4. Home of the “Heber Creeper”

• Heber Valley Historic Railroad has been operating for 100 years.

• Train gives tour rides through Provo Canyon

• 3-hour ride

• You can see Mt. Timpanogos, Cascade Mountain, Deer Creek Reservoir, and Provo River

5. Great Place to Raise a Family

• Smaller community

• Population is family-oriented

• Low crime rate

• Lower-priced real estate

• Surrounding luxury communities

6. Close to 3 Reservoirs

1. Jordanelle – surrounding cliffs great for triathlon training.

2. Deer Creek – boating and camping available.

3. Strawberry – fishing for salmon, trout, and crayfish.

Check It Out!

• Find out more about the Heber City location.

• Learn more about nearby communities like Red Ledges.