Mattoon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Coles County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,334 Population 1,584/sq mi density
$47,308 Median Income $28,209 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $130,841 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
528 Violent Crime/100K 1,221 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,308 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mattoon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,308
37% below
$28,209 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
66% below
Zillow: $130,841
Median Rent
$764/mo
34% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
528/100K
39% above
1,221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Mattoon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mattoon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
34%
Rent
66%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mattoon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mattoon residents earn a median household income of $47,308 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,209. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,032 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mattoon is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,841. Median rent is $764/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Mattoon reports 528 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,221/100K.

Education

19.5% of adults in Mattoon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mattoon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,334
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,584/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,308
Per Capita$28,209
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$3,509M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$764
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$130,841
Housing Units8,759
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent528/100K
Property1,221/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,241/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation720 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mattoon was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.