Inverness, Illinois
Inverness is a village of 7,275 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1836.
Why visit Inverness
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Catlow Theater, Cutting Hall, Barrington Historic District and Charles H. Patten House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Inverness
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Inverness
Inverness is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 7,616.
From the Wikipedia article Inverness, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Catlow Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Movie theater in Barrington, Illinois, United States
Cutting Hall
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Theater in Palatine, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Barrington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Charles H. Patten House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United States historic home
George Clayson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
John Robertson, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in in Barrington, Illinois, United States
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Jewel Tea Company, Inc. building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Makray Memorial Golf Club
Golf course · 1.9 mi
1010 South Northwest Highway, Barrington
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Chicago Pizza Authority
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
Pizza Places,Chicken Wings,Sandwich Places,Salad Shop
1726 West Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Mr. Breakfast Restaurant
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.9 mi
1752 West Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates
07:00-17:00
History
The Inverness area was settled in 1836 by George Ela and became known as Deer Grove. After surveying the township area, in 1840 the US government offered land in the area for $1.25 per acre. By 1854, rail service was established to Deer Grove, and in 1859 the line was incorporated into the Chicago and North Western Railway system. The Inverness area was then easily accessible to Chicago. The frontier had been opened.
In 1926, Mr. Arthur T. McIntosh, one of Chicago's leading land developers, bought the Temple farm and house, which was had been built by Ralph Atkinson. It was the first of eleven parcels that he acquired. These lands, combined with the acquisition of the Cudahy Company Golf Course, comprised 1,500 contiguous acres (6,100,000 m2) for development. With the area under McIntosh's control, it became known as Inverness, after the McIntosh clan home in Scotland.
From the History section of Inverness, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.3 mi
133 South Roselle Road, Palatine
Sikh Religious Society of Chicago Gurdwara Sahib
Place of worship · 1.7 mi
1280 Winnetka Street, Palatine
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries47
William Fremd High School
School · 2.3 mi
1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine
Palatine Library District North Hoffman Branch
Library · 1.8 mi
3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates
Map of Inverness
127 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barrington 3Sw (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Palatine 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Barrington 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Hoffman Estates 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Deer Park 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Rolling Meadows 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Barrington Hills 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Lake Zurich 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Schaumburg 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Arlington Heights 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Streamwood 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Willow Creek Church worship 2012, Glenndavis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Catlow Theater (Barrington, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles H. Patten House (Palatine, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Octagon House (Barrington, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Robertson House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Clayson House (Palatine, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrington HD Cook Co, Smallbones, Public domain
- Jewel Tea Building, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
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