Principal Economic Activities
 Economic activities
are varied; retirement and tourism are an important part of the economy.
Proximity to the Sitgreaves
National Forest provides recreation opportunities, and timber is harvested
for Precision Pine Sawmill and Stone Container Paper Mill. A mulch plant
processes forest by-products. Service businesses provide employment and
services for the retirement community. Government and schools also contribute
to the local economy. Retail trade is increasing. Construction is also a major
factor in the economy.
Population
| |
1980 |
1990 |
1998 |
2000 |
2006 |
Heber/Overgaard
Navajo County
Arizona
|
2,000
67,629
2,716,546 |
3,500
77,658
3,665,228 |
3,732*
92,500
4,764,025 |
2,722
97,470
5,130,632 |
N/A
113,470
6,305,210 |
Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security and U.S.
Census Bureau.
*1998 estimate projected from county population growth
rates. Local Sources estimate area population to be 8,900 with summer
population rising to 9,600.
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Heber/Overgaard Labor Force Data
| |
1994 |
1995 |
1998 |
2000 |
2006 |
Civilian Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
Unemployed Rate |
616
556
60
9.7% |
646
587
59
9.1% |
628
567
61
9.7% |
1007
N/A
18
1.8% |
1093
N/A
21
1.9% |
Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security, U.S.
Bureau of the Census. |
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Growth Indicators
| |
1990 |
1997 |
1998 |
2000 |
2006 |
Postal Receipts ($)*
School Enrollment**
Net
Assessed Valuation ($)*** |
134,693
330
19,924,988 |
238,165
604
26,513,107 |
249,552
589
30,595,791 |
249,552
589
36,400,000 |
249,552
589
73,400,000 |
*Postal receipts are for fiscal year.
**
Heber/Overgaard Unified District No. 6
***Fire District. |
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Property Tax Rate per $100 Assessed Valuation
| |
1990 |
1997 |
1998 |
2000 |
2006 |
AZ State Tax
Community College
Flood
Library
County Fire District
County
County Total
School
District
Heber/Overgaard Fire District
Total |
$0.47
0.81
0.07
0.05
0.91
$2.31
5.26
1.02
$8.59 |
$0.00
1.48
0.23
0.02
0.08
1.08
$2.89
5.89
0.89
$9.67 |
$0.00
1.49
0.27
0.02
0.09
1.10
$2.97
5.68
0.81
$9.46 |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$2.90
5.99
1.01
$9.90 |
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$2.75
4.27
1.83
$8.85 |
Source: Arizona Tax Research Foundation
Note:
Property tax in Arizona is based on assessed valuation which is 10 percent of
market value for residential property. Average tax rate on homes in Arizona
before exemptions and rebates is 1.3% of market value. |
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For further information, contact:
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Heber/Overgaard Chamber of Commerce
2774 Hwy
260
Overgaard, Arizona.
(928) 535-5777
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This page prepared from Arizona Department of Commerce profile on
the City of Heber/Overgaard dated June 1999 and published with the permission
of Heber/Overgaard Chamber of Commerce.
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