St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles is a city of 32,854 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in 1834.
Why visit St. Charles
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 91 parks and trails, 145 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arcada Theater, Fabyan Windmill, William Beith House and City Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in St. Charles
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About St. Charles
St. Charles is a city in Kane and DuPage counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 33,081 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 33,482 in 2024. It lies roughly 35 miles west of Chicago on Illinois Route 64. The official city slogan is "Pride of the Fox", after the Fox River that runs through the center of town.
From the Wikipedia article St. Charles, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Arcada Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Theater and movie theater in St. Charles, Illinois, United States
105 East Main Street, St. Charles
Fabyan Windmill
Scenic view · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Windmill in Geneva Township, Kane County, Illinois
May 15-Oct 15 Sa-Su 13:00-16:00
Museums and landmarks31
William Beith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
8 Indiana Street, St. Charles
City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
2 East Main Street, St. Charles
Andrew Weisel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in St. Charles, Illinois
Batavia Depot Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Railway station in Batavia, Illinois, United States
Batavia Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Former hospital in Illinois, United States
Campana Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Factory in Illinois, United States of America
Central Geneva Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Durant House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Eastside Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic church in Illinois, United States
Elizabeth Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Fabyan Villa
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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Garfield Farm and Inn Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Registered Historic Place in Illinois
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds91
Royal Fox Country Club
Golf course · 2.8 mi
4405 Royal and Ancient Drive
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Pottawatomie Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Park in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden
Park · 3.4 mi
May 01-Oct 15: We,Su 13:00-16:00; Jun 01-Aug 31: Tu 13:00-16:00
79 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes145
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
2701 East Main Street, St. Charles
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Riverside Pizza + Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
102 East Main Street, St. Charles
Su-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
835 South Randall Road, St. Charles
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-18:30
Wahlburgers
Restaurant · Burger, Bar And Grill · 2.0 mi
825 South Randall Road, St. Charles
Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su-Th 11:00-20:00
Alter Brewing + Kitchen
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
12 South 1st Street, St. Charles
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Eye Candy Bake Shop
Bakery · 2.4 mi
228 South 3rd Street
Su 10:00-13:00; Th 10:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-17:00
The Wine Exchange
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
1 Illinois Street, St. Charles
Tu,We,Th,Sa 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
133 more on the map.
Where to stay12
Hotel Baker
Motel and hotel · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
100 West Main Street, St. Charles
Churches and places of worship21
First Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
United Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva
Place of worship · None · 2.3 mi
102 South 2nd Street, Geneva
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Geneva Community High School
School · 1.8 mi
416 Mc Kinley Avenue, Geneva
Healthcare6
Duly Health and Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
3310 West Main Street, St. Charles
Map of St. Charles
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Chicago Dupage Ap (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
DuPage 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)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-03: 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, 3 miles away.
- Geneva 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Batavia 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Campton Hills 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Bartlett 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Elgin 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- North Aurora 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Carol Stream 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Hanover Park 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Aurora 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Bloomingdale 12 mi east, about 19 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
- Fox River St Charles IL, Keybdn at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcada Theater Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Baker (St. Charles, IL) 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fabyan Windmill-13, Jauerback, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Beith House (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Building (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campana Factory (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garfield Farm and Tavern (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andrew Weisel House (St. Charles, IL) 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louise White School (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kane County - Riverbank Laboratories - 20201024152334, John Wong 20, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Geneva HD, Smallbones, Public domain
- First Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Cross Church (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Illinois - Elizabeth Place - 20201024154140, John Wong 20, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IsaacWilsonHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fabyan FLWright 1907, Smallbones, Public domain
- Batavia Institute (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kane Co Courthouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Mrs. A. W. Gridley House (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbard House St Charles, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Charles Municipal Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DunhamCastle, Otherbeach ( talk )BJS, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Durant House, Smallbones, Public domain
- Wayne2011Snow, Otherbeach, CC BY 3.0
- Hunt House (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Charles Municipal Building, Teemu008 uploaded and derivative work: MrPanyGoff, CC BY-SA 2.0
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