West Dundee, Illinois
West Dundee is a village of 7,906 people in Kane County, Illinois, founded in 1835.
Why visit West Dundee
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Spring Hill Mall, Judson University, Dundee Township Historic District and Library Hall.
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 West Dundee
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Dundee
West Dundee is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,686 as of the 2020 US Census. It is considered a far northwest Chicago suburb.
From the Wikipedia article West Dundee, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Judson University
School · 3.3 mi
Christian college in Elgin, Illinois
Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
American amusement park
Up Country Farm
Farm and orchard · 1.2 mi
Local fresh eggs, local honey, gift store
36W465 Huntley Road, West Dundee
09:00-16:00
Museums and landmarks12
Dundee Township Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
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Library Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Teeple Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic structure in the USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Carpenter Park, Carpentersville
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Chicago suburbs
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
2270 Randall Road, Carpentersville
Mo-Th 00:00-24:00; Fr 00:00-22:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-21:30
Cruisin' 72
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
11 Galligan Rd, Gilberts
Mo 11:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Sa...
Tatsu Ramen House
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.8 mi
2490 Bushwood Drive, Elgin
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Sa 15:00-21:00
Salsa Street Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
1025 West Main Street, Sleepy Hollow
19 more on the map.
History
In 1835, Elder John and Nancy Oatman established a tavern and a store that became the core of the community. Others settlers came, and in 1837 they held a lottery to determine who would name the town. Alexander Gardiner won and named the town Dundee in honor of his Scottish hometown, with which West Dundee is now sister cities. In 1843 Scotsman Allan Pinkerton, later the renowned detective, set up business as a cooper. The town was incorporated in 1887.
Dundee was hemmed in from development for years. The Fox River formed a natural eastern barrier. To the north and west, the D. Hill Nursery, founded in 1855 by William Hill, specialized in fruit trees. The business grew to include evergreens, some of which were sent to Chicago for the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. Expanding to 900 acres, the nursery survived the Great Depression by running a cattle feed operation that continued through World War II. Some of the thousands of seasonal workers traveled to work from Chicago by electric rail, while the majority lived on the nursery grounds.
From the History section of West Dundee, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship3
St. Mary's Church of Gilberts
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare4
Map of West Dundee
136 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 (4 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, 14 miles away.
- Sleepy Hollow 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Carpentersville 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Algonquin 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- East Dundee 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Elgin 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Lake in the Hills 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Pingree Grove 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Huntley 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Barrington Hills 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- South Elgin 8 mi south, about 13 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
- West Dundee Village Hall (8738838622), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Teeple Barn, Sue P, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dundee Township HD - St. James Episcopal Church 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Marys Gilbert Ill, Smallbones, Public domain
- Library Hall in Carpentersville, Illinois, Smallbones, Public domain
- 1 Judson U, Editors2021, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Santas Village AZoosment Park (7735931232), Martin Lewison from The Hague, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0
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