2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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
8. 5. Great Place to Raise a Family
• Smaller community
• Population is family-
oriented
• Low crime rate
• Lower-priced real
estate
• Surrounding luxury
communities
9. 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.
10. Check It Out!
• Find out more about the Heber City location.
• Learn more about nearby communities like
Red Ledges.