The City of Myrtle Point lies in the south central portion of Coos County, Oregon in the foothills of the Coast Range. Myrtle Point is situated along the South Fork Coquille River, downstream from its confluence with the Middle Fork and just upstream from its confluence with the North Fork Coquille River. The City covers an area of 1.62 square miles and sits on a promontory, 92 feet above sea level, overlooking the Coquille River Valley. Myrtle Point is located approximately 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

With a population of 2,475, Myrtle Point offers small town living with easy access to the Oregon coast and outdoor activities. The City has been nicknamed the “Hub of Coos County” due to its central location and its role as a gateway to Oregon’s South Coast via Highway 42. Visitors to the Pacific Ocean pass through Myrtle Point to access ocean beaches. The proximity of Myrtle Point to the Coquille River and the Coast Range mountains makes the community a favorite destination among hunters and anglers.

The timber and agricultural industries have historically provided Myrtle Point’s economic lifeblood. In 2013, the Myrtle Point School District is the City’s largest employer. Many residents opt to live in Myrtle Point while traveling to Coquille and the Coos Bay area for employment.

Located in the Coquille River Valley, Myrtle Point’s climate is generally moderate, due to the maritime effect of the Pacific Ocean while being buffered from the more extreme storms often seen on the coast. The City does not experience the more extreme temperatures experienced in the central valleys of Oregon. The average high monthly temperatures range from 55 degrees in January, to 73 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August.

Spring weather in Myrtle Point can be unpredictable, alternating between rain showers to blue skies in minutes. Summers are sunny and breezy with little rainfall. Myrtle Point autumns are cool, crisp and golden. As is typical of coastal communities in the Pacific Northwest, Myrtle Point experiences a fair amount of rain beginning in late autumn and lasting through spring. Average annual rainfall in Myrtle Point is 55.59 inches, with December as the wettest month.

POPULATION
The population of Myrtle Point in 2020 was 2,475. This is a 1.6% decrease from the 2010 population of 2,514.

AGE
The median age of Myrtle Point residents in 2020 was 49.9 years. The median age of residents was 44.9 in 2010.

INCOME
The median household income in 2021 was $36,293. In 2011, the median household income was $31,066.

HOUSING
The median value of an owner-occupied home in Myrtle Point was $189,100 in 2021. That is an increase of $43,900 from 2011 when the median value of a home was $145,200.

The Myrtle Point School District (MPSD)

The Myrtle Point School District (MPSD) is a learning community that includes the Myrtle Crest School (grades K-6) and Myrtle Point High School (grades 7-12). School district offices are located at the Maple Street Building.

The District provides students with the basic tools needed to become strong citizens, valued employees, entrepreneurs and leaders of tomorrow as well as a full menu of music, arts, athletics, special needs services, extracurricular activities, transportation and food services.

The medical needs of Myrtle Point residents are met by a number of service providers. Family practitioners, dentists and other clinical services are located in Myrtle Point.

The Coquille Valley Hospital in Coquille provides a wide range of services to residents of the area, including 24-hour emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical, and pediatric care. Also offered are an extensive array of clinical support services. The hospital is located just 9 miles from Myrtle Point and offers the warmth and comfort of a community hospital with superior care and state-of-the-art technology. Hospital staff includes doctors representing most medical specialties.

Nursing home care, personal care homes and adult day care are also available to Myrtle Point residents.

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