Illinois
Mattoon is a small city in Illinois with a population of 16,334. Residents earn $47,308 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mattoon receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mattoon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mattoon is $47,308, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mattoon is $96,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Mattoon is below the national average at 371 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,687 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Mattoon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,308 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,209 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,668 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,032 |
| County GDP | $3,509M |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Healthcare | 157 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,336 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.56% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $96,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,186 |
| Median List Price | $154,000 |
| Median List Price | $154,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 87.9% |
| Price Drops | 31.0% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $764 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,336 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.56% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,241/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 157 |
| Total Violent | 371.2/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.3/100K |
| Robbery | 54.6/100K |
| Assault | 289.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,686.9/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 404.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,272.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 10.9/100K |
| Arson | 32.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4778°N, 88.3622°W |
| County FIPS | 17029 |
Winner: Republican by 28.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,584/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 21 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 22 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 157 |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |