April 17, 2007
The vote
Residents approved incorporation in a referendum, with 55 percent voting yes.
Living in Campton Hills, Illinois
Kane County’s open-country village, about 41 miles west of the Chicago Loop, between St. Charles and Elburn.
01 — At a Glance
Kane County’s open-country village.
Campton Hills became a village on May 14, 2007, bringing together about 20 square miles of Campton and Plato townships, including the community of Wasco. The 2020 census counted 10,885 residents. St. Charles is to the east, Elgin to the north, Lily Lake to the west and Elburn to the south. The village has an open space initiative.
02 — History
The story of Campton Hills.
Campton Hills is one of the newest villages in the Chicago area, created by its own residents. A few chapters from its short history.
May 14, 2007
A new village
Campton Hills was established, covering 20.3 square miles of Campton and Plato townships and including Wasco.
2007
First president
Patsy Smith, one of the founders of the village, served as its first president.
2013
Open space
By March 2013, Campton Hills had an established open space initiative.
03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Three unit school districts serve Campton Hills, depending on where the house sits.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–12
St. Charles CUSD 303
Serves most of the village.
- St. Charles schools for the majority of Campton Hills
Public · K–12
Central CUSD 301
Serves the northern end of the village.
- Central schools for the north end of the village
Public · K–12
Kaneland CUSD 302
Serves the far southwest portion of the village.
- Kaneland schools toward Elburn
04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Campton Hills.
Life in Campton Hills centers on land and open space, with the shops and restaurants of St. Charles close by.
Around the Village
Open Space
The village’s open space initiative protects its rural character.
Wasco
The historic crossroads community within the village.
St. Charles
The neighboring city to the east, on the Fox River.