Mattoon
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Mattoon is a small city in East Central Illinois known for its railroad heritage, welcoming community, and proximity to outdoor attractions like Lake Mattoon. Friendly, affordable, and relaxed, Mattoon offers visitors a classic Midwestern experience with plenty of green spaces and local eateries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
16,870
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.48°, -88.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,800
Local Cost
$1,066
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
72
English
100
Temperature
11.9°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.1°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-26.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1086 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MTO
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.