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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 . The population was 2,722 at the 2000 census.
Heber was founded in 1876 or 1877, by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), and the town is named after Heber J. Grant, a prominent Mormon. The Heber post office was established in 1890.
Overgaard was settled in the 1930’s and was named after the owner of the first sawmill. It was originally called Oklahoma Flats.
Tourism, retirement and timbering are the foundations of Heber-Overgaard's economy.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18.0 km²), all of it 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 .