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Antioch, Illinois

Introduction to Antioch, Illinois

Antioch, Illinois, in Lake county, is 15 miles NW of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 40 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, 8,788 people lived in Antioch.

Antioch History

Antioch was originally inhabited by the Pottawatomi Indians, who occupied the area until 1832. The first permanent white settlers of the area were the Gage brothers, who built a cabin on Sequoit Creek. Antioch was officially founded by the Disciples of Christ and the village adopted its present name in 1843. Antioch was incorporated as a village in 1892.

Antioch and nearby Attractions

  • Chain O'Lakes State Park
  • Fort Hill Heritage Museum
  • Logic Puzzle Museum
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Deerfield Historic Village
  • Volo Bog State Natural Area

Things To Do In Antioch

Antioch is home to the Redwing Slough Forest Preserve. Other area attractions include the Deerfield Historic Village, the Racine Art Museum, Cuneo Museum & Gardens, the Lake County Discovery Museum, and the Chester Gould Dick Tracy Museum. The Chain O'Lakes State Park, Moraine Hills State Park, Big Foot Beach State Park, and Illinois Beach State Park offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Antioch Golf Club is also nearby. Antioch hosts the Octoberfest every year.

Antioch Transportation

Air transportation is available from the General Mitchell International Airport.

Antioch Higher Education

College of Lake County, McHenry County College, and Gateway Technical College provide programs for higher studies.

High Points

Antioch strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Antioch Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Antioch Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Antioch Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Antioch College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Antioch Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Antioch, IL

Comparing Antioch to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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