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Crime in Mattoon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mattoon. Key points include:
There were 285 total crimes in Mattoon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mattoon is 1,731.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mattoon is 528.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mattoon is 1,202.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mattoon is -18.32% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mattoon Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mattoon / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 285 | 1,731.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 87 | 528.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 52 | 315.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 198 | 1,202.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 53 | 321.9 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 121 | 734.9 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 145.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mattoon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mattoon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mattoon is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mattoon is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mattoon is $123,516.
The median income in Mattoon is $51,597.
Mattoon's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mattoon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mattoon | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mattoon, IL Weather
The average high in Mattoon is 63.2° and the average low is 43.4°.
There are 75.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.4 inches of precipitation each year with 14.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mattoon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mattoon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mattoon
The current population in Mattoon is 16,586. The population has decreased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,586 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 16,334 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 16,830 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 16,982 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 17,273 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 17,394 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 17,597 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 17,370 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 17,399 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 17,646 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 17,906 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 18,116 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 18,162 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 18,055 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 17,720 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mattoon
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Mattoon is:
89.2% White with 14,789 White residents.
2.6% African American with 433 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 32 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 25 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 601 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 694 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mattoon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mattoon
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Mattoon is 51.2% female with 8,493 female residents.
Mattoon is 48.8% male with 8,093 male residents.
| Gender | Mattoon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mattoon for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Mattoon completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Mattoon completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Mattoon completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Mattoon completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Mattoon completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Mattoon completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Mattoon completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mattoon completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Mattoon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mattoon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mattoon, Illinois
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5.3% of households in Mattoon earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Mattoon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Mattoon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Mattoon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Mattoon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Mattoon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Mattoon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Mattoon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Mattoon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.1% of households in Mattoon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mattoon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
