Myrtle Creek, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,495 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,039 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$579 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$663 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
3
Roseburg Urban Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
5
Roseburg Urban Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 44
Feb 4 1 45
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 3 0 49
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 63
Aug 0 0 63
Sep 1 0 60
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 6 0 47
Dec 7 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 1, OR State House District 2, OR
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Schools

Myrtle Creek Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Coffenberry Middle School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
South Umpqua High School
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Tri City Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Umpqua Community College
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rogue Community College
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwest College-Medford
50 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
15 miles, N • 3.2 star
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
42 miles, SW • 5 star
Coquille Valley Hospital District
47 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Providence Medford Medical Center
52 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
56 miles, NW • 1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
76 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
136 miles, E • 1.4 star
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