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Introduction to Inverness, Illinois
Inverness, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 29 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 6,749 residents.
Inverness History
Inverness is a village in Cook County, which was founded on January 15, 1831. The area was initially known as Deer Grove, and George Ela was the first to settle in 1836. Other early settlers included Thomas Atkinson, Thomas Falls Wilson, and Ezekial Cady. Rail service was introduced around 1854, and the village was incorporated in 1962.
Inverness and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Inverness
Inverness offers a variety of opportunities for recreation. Golf is available at Inverness Golf Club, and several parks are nearby including Millennium Park, Illinois Beach State Park, Chain O'Lakes State Park, and Lincoln Park. Museums in the area include Lake County Discovery Museum, DuPage County Historical Museum, Ernest Hemingway Museum, and Saint Charles History Museum.
Inverness Transportation
Air transportation is available at Chicago O'hare International Airport.
Inverness Higher Education
Colleges nearby include Oakton Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and College of Lake County.
Inverness strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
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