Myrtle Point, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
2,689 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$446 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Coos County
2
Coos Bay-North Bend Urban Area
2
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Coos County
5
Coos Bay-North Bend Urban Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 1 44
Feb 6 0 46
Mar 6 0 48
Apr 4 0 51
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 0 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 8 0 48
Dec 9 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OR State Senate District 1, OR State House District 1, OR
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Schools

Myrtle Crest School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Myrtle Point High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Winter Lakes School
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Coquille Valley Elementary
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Umpqua Community College
43 miles, E • 1.4 star
Rogue Community College
59 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Coquille Valley Hospital District
8 miles, N • 4.1 star
Bay Area Hospital
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
40 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
87 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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