How are homes heated in Myrtle Creek, OR?

Name: Heating fuel in Myrtle Creek, OR, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Myrtle Creek, used by 55.2% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

35.2% heat with utility gas.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 35.2% (±9.8 points)
Electricity: 55.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Myrtle Creek

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Myrtle Creek	Douglas County	Oregon	United States
Utility gas	35.2% (±9.8 points)	23.4%	37.2%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±2.6 points)	1.2%	1.2%	3.9%
Electricity	55.2% (±8.9 points)	60.0%	53.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.0% (±2.6 points)	1.2%	1.9%	4.9%
Wood	8.3% (±5.7 points)	12.5%	4.8%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.9%	0.7%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.4% (±1.5 points)	0.7%	0.5%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Myrtle Creek, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Douglas County (1.2%).

It is not measurably different from Oregon (1.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Myrtle Creek, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Douglas County (60.0%).

It is not measurably different from Oregon (53.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Myrtle Creek

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Myrtle Creek
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Myrtle Creek	—	55.2% (±8.9 points)	—
Tri-City	2.6 mi	61.2% (±9.1 points)	Not measurably different
Riddle	6.5 mi	42.7% (±14.5 points)	Not measurably different
Canyonville	6.7 mi	60.4% (±9.0 points)	Not measurably different
Winston	9.9 mi	56.5% (±9.2 points)	Not measurably different
Green	10 mi	67.4% (±6.5 points)	Higher
Roseburg	14 mi	54.7% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Roseburg North	17 mi	65.4% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Glide	21 mi	70.5% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Green, OR (67.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Douglas County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Roseburg	0.9% (±0.9 points)
5	Sutherlin	0.8% (±0.9 points)
6	Reedsport	0.5% (±0.8 points)
7 (tie)	Drain	0.0% (±9.8 points)
7 (tie)	Elkton	0.0% (±36.9 points)
7 (tie)	Green	0.0% (±1.2 points)
7 (tie)	Myrtle Creek	0.0% (±2.6 points)
7 (tie)	Oakland	0.0% (±9.1 points)
7 (tie)	Riddle	0.0% (±9.4 points)
7 (tie)	Roseburg North	0.0% (±2.0 points)
7 (tie)	Tri-City	0.0% (±2.2 points)
7 (tie)	Winston	0.0% (±1.5 points)
7 (tie)	Yoncalla	0.0% (±10.4 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Myrtle Creek

What is the most common way to heat a home in Myrtle Creek?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Myrtle Creek, used by 55.2% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Myrtle Creek heat with oil?

0.0% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in Myrtle Creek use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Myrtle Creek have electric heat?

55.2% (±8.9 points) of occupied homes in Myrtle Creek heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtle Creek city, Oregon

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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