Myrtle Creek, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,495
Population
1,398/sq mi density
$57,039
Median Income
$34,542 per capita
$228,200
Home Value
$294,633 Zillow
$899
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
256
Violent Crime/100K
2,536 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,039 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$228,200 home value, $899/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Myrtle Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 611 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0241°N, 123.2784°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roseburg Regional (RBG) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Crater Lake (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 95 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 133 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 167 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 173 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 182 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 183 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Myrtle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 44°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.3").