How long is the commute from Mattoon, IL?
Workers who live in Mattoon, IL take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Mattoon get to work
| Means of transportation | Mattoon | Coles County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±4.8 points) | 76.2% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.0% (±4.8 points) | 9.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.9 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mattoon, the average commute is not measurably different from Coles County (18.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mattoon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Coles County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Coles County, Mattoon ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2406 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mattoon
| Vehicles available | Mattoon | Coles County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±2.5 points) | 8.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±3.9 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±3.8 points) | 36.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±2.8 points) | 16.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mattoon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Coles County (8.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mattoon
| Mattoon | Coles County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±2.1 points) | 94.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±3.1 points) | 85.8% (±2.0 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mattoon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Coles County (85.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mattoon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon | — | 18.1 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Mattoon Township | 2.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township (Coles County) | 3.7 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lerna | 5.7 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Township | 5.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Gays | 7.3 mi | 32.8 minutes (±11.5) | Higher |
| Pleasant Grove Township | 7.8 mi | 21.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Okaw Township | 8.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Township | 8.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Paradise Township, IL (25.5 minutes), Gays, IL (32.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Coles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Lafayette Township (Coles County) | 21.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 (tie) | Pleasant Grove Township | 21.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Lerna | 21.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 | Humboldt Township | 20.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 13 | Seven Hickory Township | 19.9 minutes (±8.2) |
| 14 | Morgan Township | 19.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Mattoon | 18.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Mattoon Township | 17.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Charleston Township | 15.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Charleston | 15.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Coles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mattoon
How long is the average commute in Mattoon?
Workers who live in Mattoon, IL take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mattoon without a car?
9.8% of households in Mattoon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mattoon?
4.6% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Mattoon worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mattoon city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mattoon city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mattoon city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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