South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin is a village of 24,217 people in Kane County, Illinois.
Why visit South Elgin
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 48 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin Academy, Elgin Historic District and Blackhawk Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Elgin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Elgin
South Elgin is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 23,865. In 2007, Money magazine named South Elgin as 82nd of 100 entries in its "America's Best Places to Live" edition and again in 2011 as 98th of 100 entries.
From the Wikipedia article South Elgin, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hemmens Cultural Center
Cinema and theater · 3.7 mi
Theatre in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Elgin Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
College preparatory school in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Elgin National Watch Company Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Observatory in Illinois, United States of America
Elgin Tower Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Gifford-Davidson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Larkin Home for Children
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former orphanage in Elgin, Illinois
Oaklawn Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic property in Wayne, Illinois, United States
Ora Pelton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Spring–Douglas Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Wayne Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
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Elgin Downtown Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
Blackhawk Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Blackhawk Park, originally referred to as Kingsport Villages Park, is an 8-acre park on the west side of town. Three acres of this is a...
1479 South Blackhawk Circle, South Elgin
Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
A large wood carved statue of Blackhawk is situated at this preserve's entrance. This is also the historical burial site of unknown...
35W003 State Route 31, South Elgin
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
310 South McLean Boulevard, Elgin
Su 06:00-18:00; Tu-Sa 05:00-21:00
Almar Elgin Nutrition
Cafe · Health Food, Protein Bar · 2.5 mi
1108 South Street, Elgin
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:30
36 more on the map.
History
South Elgin was originally called "Clintonville", in honor of early settler James Clinton. The name "South Elgin" was adopted in 1897.
From the History section of South Elgin, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
First Universalist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare4
Elgin Mental Health Center
Hospital · 2.2 mi
750 South State Street, Elgin
Map of South Elgin
198 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 2.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 8.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elgin (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
Kane County has had 8 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)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuPage County Airport (DPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Elgin 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- St. Charles 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Campton Hills 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Bartlett 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Geneva 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Hanover Park 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Carpentersville 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Pingree Grove 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Hoffman Estates 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Batavia 10 mi south, about 16 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
- 20140927 30 Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin, Illinois (23621370215), David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Larkin Home For Children (Elgin, Illinois), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Universalist Church (Elgin, IL) 06, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elgin Observatory, Smallbones, Public domain
- Elgin Tower Building - January 2011, Lillerphoto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elgin Spring Douglass HD, Smallbones, Public domain
- DunhamCastle, Otherbeach ( talk )BJS, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elgin Academy Old Main, Smallbones, Public domain
- Ora Pelton House (Elgin, IL) 07, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wayne2011Snow, Otherbeach, CC BY 3.0
- Gifford-Davidson House (8483822865), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Elgin Fire Barn 5, Smallbones, Public domain
- Leitner Bros. Building. 201-203 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wing Park Golf Course, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elgin Academy (8489886186), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad operated electric interurban transit between the cities of its name from 1902 until 1957, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19680714 03 CA&E 20 Relic Trolley Museum (5791917156), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20020901 1323 Fox River Trolley Museum (5507637129), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19680714 11 CA&E 20 Relic Trolley Museum (5791917290), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20020901 1205 CTA 43 Fox River Trolley Museum (5507636651), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20020901 1447 Fox River Trolley Museum (5508235612), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19680922 21 CA&E 316 Relic Trolley Museum CA&E (6307792100), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20020901 1203 CTA 43 Fox River Trolley Museum (5507636535), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- North Shore Arrives (2790921042), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fox Valley Trolley Museum (2790921998), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Shore Line (2790920804), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I hope we don't get to Jackson Park (2790073143), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CTA's Evanston Express (2790922282), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fox Valley Trolley Museum (2790920698), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Boy "testing" the horn (2790074211), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Shore behind North Shore (2790921176), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Shore and South Bend (2790920942), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Our first ride (2790072835), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jim and Trevor enjoy the ride at the Fox Valley Trolley Museum (2790920244), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Illinois Central (IC) 9648 Caboose (2790070027), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Conductor's Valve (2790920358), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 19680922 20 CA&E 316 Relic Trolley Museum CA&E (6307792050), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19680922 23 Relic Trolley Museum. (6307270167), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Rail road Crossing (2790069945), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Preserving History (2790924608), H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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