Relocation Guide
Welcome to the beautiful Heber Valley, located in Wasatch County, Utah. This relocation guide is prepared for you by the Heber Valley Chamber and contains information on housing, schools, climate, culture, 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.
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, Yellowstone National Park: 345 miles.
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.
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.
Utah Valley University—Wasatch Campus
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 realtors that can meet a variety of housing needs—from renting, to buying, to selling. The Realtor’s Association is located at 345 W. 600 S., Suite 116 in Heber and may be contacted at (435) 654-1415 or at
www.wasatchra.com
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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:
Wasatch County Offices
Charleston Town Offices
Heber City Police
Heber Light & Power
25 N. Main Street
3454 West 3400 South
301 S. Main Street
31 S. 100 W.
Heber City, UT 84032
Charleston, Utah 84032
Heber City, UT 84032
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-3211
435-654-7177
(435) 654-3211
(435) 654-1581
Heber City Offices
Wasatch County Library
Heber Valley Chamber
Questar Gas Co.
75 N. Main Street
465 E. 1200 S.
475 N. Main Street
167 W. Center Street
Heber City, UT 84032
Heber City, UT 84032
Heber City, UT 84032
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-0757
(435) 654-1511
(435) 654-3666
(435) 654-3600
Midway City Offices
Wasatch Health Dept.
75 N. 100 W.
55 S. 500 E.
Utah Drivers License Div. Utah Workforce Services
34 W. 200 S.
69 N 600 W # C
Midway, UT 84049
Heber City, UT 84032
Heber City, UT 84032
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 654-3227
(435) 654-2700
(435) 654-5344
(435) 654-6520
Wallsburg Town Offices
Wasatch County Sheriff
Div. of Motor Vehicles
Animal Control Shelter
(435) 654-2599
1361 S. U.S. HWY 40
www.dmv.utah.gov
(435) 654-5727
Heber City, UT 84032
(435) 657-3221
(435) 654-1411
Health Care. Intermountain Health Care is the primary provider of health services within the Heber Valley. 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
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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.
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Independent Baptist Church—1811 S. HWY 40 Heber, (435) 654-3280
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Heber Valley Baptist Church—1400 N. US HWY 40 Heber, (435) 654-3531
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Saint Lawrence Catholic Church—100 W. Center Heber, (435) 654-4035
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Jehovah’s Witnesses—2930 N. HWY 40 Heber, (435) 657-0993
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Mountain Valley Christian Church—150 N. Main Street Heber
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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 additional information about the area and help determine if the Heber Valley is the right place for you.
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