Overview

Introduction to Antigo, Wisconsin

Antigo, Wisconsin, in Langlade county, is 70 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin and 158 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Antigo History

The city was named after the Indian term "Nequi-Antigo-sebi," which means evergreen or spring river. Francis A. Deleglise established the city in 1878, and it was officially chartered in 1883. The area in famous for its soil, which is known as Antigo Silt Loam soil.

Antigo and nearby Attractions

  • Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
  • Council Grounds State Park
  • Camp Five Museum
  • Rockin Robin Park
  • Rib Mountain State Park
  • Clara R McKenna Aquatic Center

Things To Do In Antigo

Antigo Lake Park, Langlade Road Park, Deleglisle Park and Saratoga Park are all nearby. Museums in the area include the Camp Five Museum and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Local churches include the Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church, the Saint Johns Roman Catholic Church and the Gospel Assembly of God Tabernacle.

Antigo Transportation

Central Wisconsin is the nearest airport.

Antigo Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Saint Norbert College, Northcentral Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

Demographics

People

Total Population7,799
Male Share of the Population51.3%
Female Share of the Population48.7%
Senior Citizens19.9%
Employed Population 16+3,167
Age of the Population40

Families

% of people married43.1%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher38.5%
Median Earnings25+$29,192
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$11,097
Median Earnings With High School Degree$27,115

Wealth

Median Family Income$54,297
% Above Poverty Level80.3%
% Below Poverty Level19.7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time20 minutes
% Working from Home2.6%
% Walking and Biking to Work9.4%
% Using Public Transportation0.5%

Housing

People Living Alone43.1%
Median Gross Rent$618
Median House Value$75,700

Ancestry

German46.9%
Polish15.6%
Irish13.1%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)12.4%
Norwegian6.8%
Czech6.6%
French Except Basque3.8%
English3.8%
Canadian2.9%
Dutch2.4%
Swedish2.2%
African1.2%
Ethiopian1%
Lithuanian1%
Italian0.9%
Belgian0.9%
Hungarian0.6%
Croatian0.5%
Portuguese0.4%
Swiss0.4%
Danishn0.4%
Scottish0.4%
Welsh0.3%
Austrian0.3%
Finnish0.3%
Russian0.3%
Arab0.2%
Syrian0.1%
Latvian0.1%
Egyptian0.1%
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Antigo Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyLanglade County
Standard Zip Codes54409
Phone Area Codes715
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude45.14
Approximate Longitude-89.15

Antigo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationANTIGO
Distance1.9 miles
Jan Temp-1 to 20 F
Apr Temp30 to 52 F
Jul Temp55 to 79 F
Oct Temp34 to 55 F
Annual Precip30.6 inches
StationBOWLER
Distance21.7 miles
Jan Temp-1 to 21 F
Apr Temp30 to 53 F
Jul Temp55 to 80 F
Oct Temp33 to 56 F
Annual Precip31.5 inches
StationWAUSAU AP
Distance27.5 miles
Jan Temp4 to 22 F
Apr Temp33 to 55 F
Jul Temp59 to 81 F
Oct Temp37 to 57 F
Annual Precip33.3 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Aniwa251$38,125
Birnamwood802$55,625
Bowler405$34,792
Hatley488$89,167
Mattoon443$46,250
White Lake301$64,375

Antigo Public Libraries

Antigo Public Library
617 CLERMONT ST.
Antigo, Wisconsin
(715) 623-3724

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Antigo Hospitals

Aspirus Langlade Hospital
(Non-profit)
112 E Fifth St
(715) 623-2331

Antigo Public Schools

Antigo High
1900 10th Ave
ZIP: 54409
(715) 623-7611
High
Total Enrollment 803
Antigo Middle
815 7th Ave
ZIP: 54409
(715) 623-4173
Middle
Total Enrollment 514
Crestwood Elementary
W8464 County Road Aa
ZIP: 54409
(715) 623-6557
Primary
Total Enrollment 117
East Elementary
220 7th Ave
ZIP: 54409
(715) 623-2506
Primary
Total Enrollment 154
North Elementary
506 Graham Ave
ZIP: 54409
(715) 623-3515
Primary
Total Enrollment 186
Pleasant View Elementary
W11141 County Road Hh
ZIP: 54409
(715) 627-7700
Primary
Total Enrollment 105
Spring Valley Elementary
N4754 County Road Bb
ZIP: 54409
(715) 623-6900
Primary
Total Enrollment 109
West Elementary
1232 7th Ave
ZIP: 54409
(715) 623-2508
Primary
Total Enrollment 204

Antigo Private Schools

Peace Lutheran School
300 Lincoln St
ZIP: 54409
Elementary
Total Enrollment 100
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