At a Glance
Median Income
$70,500
$32,050 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
Zillow: $254,198
Median Rent
$867/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mattoon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mattoon residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,050. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mattoon is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,198. Median rent is $867/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
6.8% of adults in Mattoon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mattoon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population477
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$32,050
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$867
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$254,198
Housing Units202
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,311/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,278 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mattoon was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.