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Mattoon, IL
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Mattoon, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Mattoon a Good Place to Live?
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 5.1% (42% 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 $120,186. 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 465 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 987/100K. The murder rate is 11.3/100K.
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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.