Winfield, Illinois
Winfield is a village of 10,095 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in April 18, 1921.
Why visit Winfield
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Theatre, Blanchard Hall, DuPage County Historical Museum and Cosley Zoo.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Winfield
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About Winfield
Winfield is an incorporated village located in Milton and Winfield Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The DuPage River headwaters are located directly to the north, and the river runs through the village. The population was 9,835 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 10,046 in 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Winfield, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Grand Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Theater and movie theater in Wheaton, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks10
Blanchard Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building located on the campus of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois
DuPage County Historical Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Library
Old DuPage County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Former courthouse in Wheaton, Illinois
Samuel and Eleanor Himmelfarb House and Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Winfield, Illinois, United States
West Chicago City Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Museum in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., housed in the former Turner Town Hall, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and dates to 1884
Hedges Station
Museum · 0.4 mi
0N555 North Winfield Road, Winfield
Tu,Th 14:00-16:00; We 13:00-16:00 || "by appointment"
Robert Rutherford McCormick Mansion Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
Nov 1-Apr 30 Tu-Su 10:00-16:00; May 1-Oct 31 Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Hummingbird Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Mexican · 0.6 mi
27W229 West Geneva Road, Winfield
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Sugar Mama's Mini Donuts
Cafe · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
0S045 Winfield Road, Winfield
Mo 07:00-13:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-15:30; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Berger Bros Pub
Bar and pub · American · 0.7 mi
0S050 Winfield Road, Winfield
Tu 17:00-21:30; We-Sa 11:00-14:00, We-Sa 17:00-22:00
Caliendo's Restaurant & Sports Bar
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.7 mi
0S050 Winfield Road, Winfield
11:00-02:00
County Farm Bagels
Bakery · Breakfast · 0.6 mi
27W195 West Geneva Road, Winfield
Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
10 more on the map.
History
Winfield originally tried to become an incorporated village in 1884 under the town name 'Frederick Park'. However, the motion was denied as the town did not have 300 residents as was required for incorporation. When the village was finally incorporated in 1921, the town had a population of 310 people.
The earliest settlers, Erastus and Jude P. Gary, came to Winfield in 1832. Winfield was originally known as Gary's Mill after these early settlers, and later, Fredericksburg, owing to a significant German-speaking population. Before 1850, most Winfield residents were migrants from New England; however, by 1860, half of the residents were from Germany and Alsace-Lorraine. Winfield retained a community of German-speaking farmers until the 1920s. In the late 1800s, the settlement's name was changed again to Winfield after the war hero Winfield Scott.
From the History section of Winfield, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Crossroads Community Church
Church · 1.6 mi
1N100 North Gary Avenue, Carol Stream
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare4
Map of Winfield
153 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 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Wheaton 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Carol Stream 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- West Chicago 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Warrenville 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Glen Ellyn 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Glendale Heights 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Bartlett 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Bloomingdale 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Lombard 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Lisle 7 mi southeast, about 11 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
- Winfield, Illinois Town Center, Kingkevy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winfield IL -Pierce Impel 2500 gallon Tender, AgEdLuke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Winfield Metra Station street 2023-10-01, Jacob J Mackenzie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AdamsMemorial, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TrinityEpiscopalWheaton, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel and Eleanor Himmelfarb House and Studio, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WheatonCollege, Neatpete86 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- DuPage County Courthouse, Teemu008, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GrandTheatreWheaton, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TurnerTownHall, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chrysops callidus, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robberfly with damselfly prey, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Apantesis phalerata, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Geotrupes egeriei, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 100 4673, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rhagio mystaceus, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Pentatomidae A hilare, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Potter wasp 20100722, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lepidophora lepidocera, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dolerus nitens, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Acanthocephala terminalis, Bruce Marlin, CC BY 3.0
- Box elder bug, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Pompeius verna, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Copris fricator, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tachinidae Archytas sp, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Efferia aestuans, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Lestes rectangularis, Bruce Marlin, CC BY 3.0
- Micrathena gracilis fem, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Common whitetail, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Megarhyssa greenei female, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Tipula paterifera, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Tachinidae Gymnocheta, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Locust borer wiki, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Longhorn Parandra brunnea 1, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Conocephalus nigropleurum, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Xanthotype urticaria, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Procecidochares atra, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marsh fly sepedon, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Cherry-faced meadowhawk pair, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Argiope aurantia male, Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5
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