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Mattoon’s small town cohesiveness offers a beautifully scaped functioning downtown area.
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Life In Mattoon, Illinois

The City of Mattoon provides art and entertainment venues, retail centers, and a host of dining and lodging options. With a population of more than 17,000 residents, Mattoon offers a quality of life in the region that is second to none. Amenities abound with wonderful parks, two lakes, one private golf course and two public golf courses, two baseball and softball complexes, a T-ball complex, a 4th-year Junior football field with one main field and two half practice fields... 

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Population

16,870

Internet Speed Rating

1000 Mbps

Closest Airport

Decatur Airport (DEC) • 40 mi

Weather (High/Low)

86 / 21

Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)

$89,959

Mattoon: FUN FACT

The City of Mattoon owns two beautiful lakes, Lake Paradise and Lake Mattoon, both of which are located in the southwest corner of Coles County. These two lakes offer residents a non-wake and a wake lake option where ample camping, fishing, boating, and other recreational options are available nearly year-round.

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