Boulder Hill, Illinois
Boulder Hill is a community of 8,989 people in Kendall County, Illinois.
Why visit Boulder Hill
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 69 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Classic Cinemas Kendall GDX, Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705, Aurora University and Phillips Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Boulder Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boulder Hill
Boulder Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Oswego Township, Kendall County, Illinois, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 8,394. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area on the Fox River, south of Aurora.
From the Wikipedia article Boulder Hill, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks15
Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Aurora University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Copley Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Former hospital in Aurora, Illinois
Graham Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Aurora, Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Museum and hall in Aurora, Illinois
Keystone Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Aurora, Illinois, United States
LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Aurora, Illinois
Old Second National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States of America
Sam and Ruth VanSickle Ford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Aurora, Illinois
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Stolp Woolen Mill Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shop in Illinois, United States of America
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes69
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.2 mi
2850 Route 34, Oswego
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Pizza Cucina
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
12 East Merchants Drive, Oswego
Su,Mo,We-Th 11:00-20:30; Tu 11:00-19:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Christina's Grill & Gatherings
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
3516 Route 34, Oswego
Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Aranda's Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
2448 Route 30 Bypass, Oswego
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Benny's Place
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.0 mi
1158 Douglas Road, Oswego
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Bibibop Asian Grill
Restaurant · Asian · 1.2 mi
2830 Route 34, Oswego
Mo-Sa 10:30-09:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.3 mi
1550 Douglas Road, Oswego
Su-Th 11:00-00:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Cantina Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
2745 Route 34, Oswego
Su-Th 11:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
57 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.4 mi
11 Pembrooke Road, Montgomery
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare1
Map of Boulder Hill
180 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aurora Hcn (5 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
Kendall County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Montgomery 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Oswego 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Aurora 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Yorkville 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- North Aurora 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Plainfield 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Prestbury 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Naperville 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Batavia 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Plano 10 mi west, about 17 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Second National Bank (Aurora, Illinois), Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GARHall, User: (WT-shared) Ethajek at wts wikivoyage, Public domain
- Charles P. Burton House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 78 81 LaSalle St Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Aurora College Complex, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graham Building Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Copley Hospital (Aurora, Illinois), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- The Sam and Ruth Van SicE Ford House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keystone Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Stolp Woolen Mill Store, Smallbones, CC0
- Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Middle Avenue Historic District, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haribo Sour Streamer, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darts oche, Jordano53, CC0
- Frango Mints, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1968 World Series program and tickets, Jordano53, CC0
- Behr paint bucket, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Macy’s Frango box, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baseball tee, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OberweisFrostbite, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red Robin Restaurant at night in Illinois Chicagoland, Tyde Pod 16, CC0
- Giordano's Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, JMoga11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Target (Oswego, Illinois) 1, Broadway3D2010, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shops along route 34 Oswego, Jordano53, CC0
- Montgomery Illinois Village Hall front view, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- Montgomery Illinois Village Hall corner view, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- Montgomery Park south entrance, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- BIC Lighters in a store, Tyde Pod 16, CC0
- Gray–Watkins Mill 2012-09-06 09-47-47, lester1950, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Fox River from Montgomery IL, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- Montgomery Park Playground, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1518 and 1521 - April 2020 - 03, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1521 - April 2020 - 01, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1518 and 1521 - April 2020 - 01, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1521 - April 2020 - 02, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1518 - April 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20101205 04 Burlington Jct. Rwy, Montgomery, Illinois, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 20121020 14 Burlington Junction RR, Montgomery, Illinois, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
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