Matteson, Illinois
Matteson is a village of 18,645 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1889.
Why visit Matteson
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 33 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tolentine College, Governors State University, Olympia Fields Country Club and Arcadia Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Matteson
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About Matteson
Matteson () is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 19,073 at the 2020 census. It is a south suburb of Chicago.
From the Wikipedia article Matteson, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Tolentine College
School · 2.2 mi
Catholic seminary and college in Olympia Fields, Illinois
Governors State University
School · 4.4 mi
Public university in Illinois, USA
Museums and landmarks1
Olympia Fields Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Private golf club in the central United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.5 mi
3937 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
Mo-Sa 04:00-22:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
5220 211th Street, Matteson
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Bocce's Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
3909 Lincoln Highway, Matteson
Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
33 more on the map.
History
The area encompassed by modern Matteson was settled by Europeans in the late 1800s, primarily by settlers of German descent. Platted in 1855, Matteson had nearly 500 residents when it incorporated as a village in 1889. The village's namesake is Joel Aldrich Matteson, who served as Illinois' tenth governor from 1853 to 1857. The 20th century saw improvements in plumbing, the electrification of the Illinois Central Railroad, and the construction of today's school district, resulting in significant population growth: the village's population exceeded 3,000 by the late 1960s. Lincoln Mall opened in 1973, annexing 195 acres of land for the village in the process; the mall closed in 2014 and was demolished in 2018. Present-day Matteson is home to more than 20,000 residents and hundreds of businesses. It is near Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Advocate South Suburban Hospital, two major hospitals servicing Southland Chicago.
From the History section of Matteson, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Southland-Matteson
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
20920 Matteson Avenue, Matteson
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Lincoln-Way North High School
School · 2.8 mi
19900 South Harlem Avenue, Frankfort
Prairie State College Matteson Area Center
School · 0.7 mi
4821 Southwick Drive, Matteson
Healthcare5
Map of Matteson
185 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Park Forest (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Country Club Hills 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Hazel Crest 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Homewood 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Chicago Heights 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Frankfort 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Markham 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Harvey 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Crestwood 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Blue Island 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Lansing 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- US30, Matteson, Illinois, aneekr at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Matteson Village Hall, SHurleyVOM, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Plank Road Trail at Maple St - Matteson, IL - June 2023, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Matteson, Illinois, GR_Pei, Public domain
- Matteson station platform - Matteson, IL - June 2023, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Metra parking lot east of Matteson station - Matteson, IL - September 2024, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Governors State University D Building, main entrance, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Plank Road Trail at I-57 - June 2023, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Wire Saw setup, RonMunoz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Main Building Nicholas Quote, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Main Building Cornerstone, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Main Buinding Augustine Quote, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Main Building 2 Cropped, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Main Building 1, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Main Building 2, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Chapel Cornerstone, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Chapel 2, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tolentine College Chapel 1, Maximilian775, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS040-E-31621 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Metra Electric train at rail yard - Richton Park, IL - September 2024, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Richton Park station house and parking entrance, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Richton Park station house interior, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Richton Park station platform (September 2024), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Metra Electric southbound view at Richton Park station, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Main St and Central Park Ave at Richton Park and Park Forest, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 218th St at Wildwood Dr - Park Forest, IL - September 2024, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
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