The Town FilesColes County, Illinois
46,777 people. The median home is worth $127,400 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $56,478.
Towns in Coles County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 17,286 | $137,400 | $49,300 | 29.6 |
| Mattoon | 16,870 | $97,700 | $51,597 | 40.8 |
| Oakland | 739 | $98,100 | $50,848 | 49.6 |
| Ashmore | 637 | $91,700 | $56,615 | 37.9 |
People and housing
| Coles County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $780 | $960 |
| Median household income | $56,478 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
23,930 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,987 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 472 storm events in Coles County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Coles County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 13, 2021 | Tornado | EM-3577: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).