There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Heber Springs, Arkansas. This includes 3 facilities in Heber Springs and 7 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Arkansas range from $47 up to $185, with a median expenditure running around $95. The per month expense averages around $2,850 and ranges between $1,400 and $5,538. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $34,200, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Heber Springs, Arkansas
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- Heber Springs scores higher than the Arkansas average of 69.
- Heber Springs scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Spings and Baptist Health Medical Center).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Southridge Village Heber Springs, Seven Springs Health and Rehabilitation, and Joyce Carr Home Services, LLC.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 76.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 19 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Lost Creek Golf Club, Thunderbird Country Club, and Red Apple Inn & Country Club.
- There are 11 parks near the city center, including Spring Park, John F. Kennedy Park, and Collins Creek Trailhead.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, Springpark Church of Christ, and First Assembly of God-greers.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 13 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.16% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.44% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 9.25%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Arkansas has an average state income tax of 4.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $49,239, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,738, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,848, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,750 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $61,138 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,420 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,347 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.23%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Heber Springs receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Heber Springs has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Heber Springs has a sparse population density of 110.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Heber Springs have a short daily commute time.
- Heber Springs has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.87%.
Heber Springs is a small city in Cleburne County, Arkansas. While the encompassing metro area contains 813,489 inhabitants, there are 12,535 living within the city itself. Approximately 37% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Heber Springs has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000. The average household income is $36,000 vs an average of $35,000 for the whole of Arkansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.23% and the average housing price is $100,500, which is relatively less than the Arkansas average of $117,000.
Heber Springs has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area receives very high amounts of rain each year. Heber Springs has a moderate crime rate and above average air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.