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Lake Villa, Illinois
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"Gateway to the Lake Region"
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Location of Lake Villa in Lake County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.30 sq mi (18.91 km2) |
| • Land | 6.52 sq mi (16.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,741 |
| • Density | 1,341.47/sq mi (517.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60046
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| Area codes | 847 and 224 |
| FIPS code | 17-41586 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Lake Villa, Illinois |
Lake Villa is a cool village located in Lake County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,741 people lived there. Lake Villa is part of Lake Villa Township and is about 50 miles north of Chicago. This means it's close enough to enjoy the big city! Its motto is "Gateway to the Lake Region," which makes sense because it's surrounded by many lakes.
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About Lake Villa
Lake Villa is found at coordinates 42.417546 degrees North and -88.082360 degrees West. It covers an area of about 7 square miles. Most of this area is land, but about 11.5% is water, thanks to its many lakes.
Lakes and Landscape
The village sits in a gently rolling landscape shaped by ancient glaciers. This area is known for its many lakes, called the Chain O'Lakes. Some of these lakes include Cedar Lake and Deep Lake. There are also smaller lakes, ponds, and wetlands (areas where the land is covered by water). These lakes have been very important for tourism in Lake Villa for a long time. In the past, they even helped create a small ice industry!
Water from these lakes eventually flows into the Des Plaines and Fox rivers. These rivers then join the Illinois River, which finally flows into the mighty Mississippi River.
Train Connections
The Wisconsin Central Railway runs right through the center of Lake Villa. This is a busy train line used for moving goods. It also carries Metra commuter trains, which means people can travel from Antioch, Illinois all the way to the Chicago Loop for work or fun.
Population Growth
Lake Villa has grown a lot over the years! Here's how its population has changed:
- 1910: 342 people
- 1920: 407 people
- 1930: 487 people
- 1940: 438 people
- 1950: 824 people
- 1960: 903 people
- 1970: 1,090 people
- 1980: 1,462 people
- 1990: 2,857 people
- 2000: 5,864 people
- 2010: 8,741 people
- 2020: 8,741 people
Education in Lake Villa
Lake Villa has several school districts that serve its students.
Elementary School Districts
- Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41
- Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34
High School Districts
- Antioch Community High School District 117
Local Schools
- High School: Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa (for grades 9–12)
- Middle School: Peter J. Palombi Middle School in Lake Villa (for grades 6–8)
- Elementary Schools:
- Olive C. Martin Elementary in Lake Villa (for grades PK-5)
- William L. Thompson Elementary in Lake Villa (for grades PK-5)
- Oakland Elementary in Lake Villa (for grades K-5)
Local Library
The [Lake Villa District Library] is a great place for students and residents to find books, resources, and learn new things.
Transportation
Getting around Lake Villa and to other places is easy!
Train Service
Lake Villa has its own Metra station. This station is part of the North Central Service line. It offers daily train service between Antioch and Chicago's Union Station. This is super helpful for commuters!
Main Roads
Several important roads run through or near Lake Villa, making travel convenient:
Milwaukee Avenue
Grand Avenue- Grass Lake Road
- Petite Lake Road
- Deep Lake Road
- Fairfield Road
- Cedar Lake Road
- Monaville Road
Old Grand Avenue
See also
In Spanish: Lake Villa (Illinois) para niños
