Name: Mattoon, IL
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Living in Mattoon, IL

Ranks better than 64% of areas Follow

Population

17,273

Median Age

42.2 Years

Mattoon Area Facts

Mattoon has a Livability Score of 64_/100, which is considered average
Mattoon crime rates are 35% lower than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Mattoon is 20% lower than the Illinois average

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What do the locals think about Mattoon?

50%

Family friendly

33%

Public transit is accessible

50%

Walkable to grocery stores

50%

Yards are well-kept

83%

Lots of parks

33%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

50%

A quiet area

50%

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Rural Charm in Mattoon 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Mattoon, Illinois is a small city located between St. Louis, Missouri and Chicago, with about a two hour or so drive either way. It has a decent housing market with house prices being average to low, and property taxes remaining reasonable. The toughest part of living in Mattoon ...Read More is finding gainful employment, being that the town is located farther away from the cities and is not near any major corporate centers.

The overall weather in Mattoon is comparable to that of the rest of Illinois and the Midwest, with winters being blustery and cold, and summer being hot and quite humid. It should also be noted that Mattoon is located in tornado alley, so residents are subjected to potential tornadoes during the spring and summer months.

Overall, Mattoon is a good place to raise a family. It has the charms of rural living that a lot of people are looking for in a warm, welcoming community. Especially for those looking to raise a family. Read Less

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