Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

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Heber-Overgaard is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. Situated atop the Mogollon Rim, the community lies at an elevation of around 6,500 feet. The population was 2,722 at the 2000 census. The name Heber is from the Book of Mormon; the first white settlers in the area were adherents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons).

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Nearest cities and towns
4 Education
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Heber-Overgaard is located at 34°24′47″N, 110°33′52″W (34.413157, -110.564393)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.0 km² (6.9 mi²), all land.

In 2002 the Rodeo-Chediski fire was a wildfire that burned in Heber-Overgaard beginning on June 18, 2002, and was not controlled until July 7. It was the worst forest fire in Arizona to date, consuming 467,066 acres.

Rodeo-Chediski Fire, Bison Ranch

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,722 people, 1,154 households, and 808 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 151.2/km² (391.4/mi²). There were 3,178 housing units at an average density of 176.6/km² (457.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.89% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 2.31% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 6.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,154 households out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 31.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,665, and the median income for a family was $35,380. Males had a median income of $28,889 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,596. About 11.7% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.