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Antigo, Wisconsin

Introduction to Antigo, Wisconsin

Antigo, Wisconsin, in Langlade county, is 70 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin and 158 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 8,560 residents in the city.

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Antigo Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Antigo Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Antigo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Antigo, WI

Comparing Antigo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use25
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime31

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