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Myrtle Creek, Oregon · ZIP 97457

Myrtle Creek — ZIP 97457

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Myrtle Creek (97457) scores 64/100 — Fair for Oregon. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $296K.

64OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100
Avg math proficiency11%
Avg reading proficiency19%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index68/100
Typical home value$296K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$296K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,097

Violent Crime

235

Property Crime

1,862

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Douglas County, Oregon (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Tri City Elementary SchoolPK–05251
17%
27%
Coffenberry Middle School06–08267
13%
26%
Myrtle Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05264
8%
17%
South Umpqua High School09–12442
5%
5%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

10,158

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

47.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97457 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 97457 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 97457 is approximately $296K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 97457 in Myrtle Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.