MattoonIllinois
Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 16,870 as of the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Mattoon
Mattoon, IL is a close-knit town located in southeastern Illinois counting 16,602 people who proudly call it home.
Mattoon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,610 residents per square mile.
What Makes Mattoon Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,602.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Mattoon
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Mattoon
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mattoon
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mattoon
- Adult LIFE Academy
- Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
- Eastern IL EFE System
- Franklin Elementary School
- LIFE Academy
- LIFT
- Mattoon High School
- Mattoon Middle School
- Riddle Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.