Mattoon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Coles County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

16,334 Population 1,584/sq mi density

$47,308 Median Income $28,209 per capita

$96,000 Home Value $120,186 Zillow

$764 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

465 Violent Crime/100K 987 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$47,308 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$96,000 home value, $764/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

465 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Mattoon (3)

Fox Ridge State Park

State Park

703 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s captu...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...

Weather: The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into th...

https://www.nps.gov/gero/index.htm

Spitler Woods

State Park

39 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0