Myrtle Creek, OR

Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Myrtle Creek, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 52 miles NW of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 175 miles S of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 3,419 people lived in Myrtle Creek.

The People and Families of Myrtle Creek

In Myrtle Creek, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Myrtle Creek had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

Myrtle Creek residents donated more money ($2,400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Myrtle Creek Housing

An estimated 62% of living spaces in Myrtle Creek are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Myrtle Creek compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Myrtle Creek, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Myrtle Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Myrtle Creek, OR

Comparing Myrtle Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Myrtle Creek Almanac

Myrtle Creek Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Myrtle Creek Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Myrtle Creek High Schools (2004)

SOUTH UMPQUA HIGH SCHOOL
501 NW CHADWICK LN
541-863-3118
Serves 603 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Myrtle Creek Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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