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Allerton is a small town located in Wayne County in the south-central part of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the population was 559 residents. Bobwhite State Park is located just west of Allerton. An 89-acre lake is located inside Bob White State Park that includes a boat ramp and good shoreline fishing access. Other cities in the Allerton area include Clio, Corydon, Humeston, Lineville, Millerton, Promise City and Seymour. Allerton is situated in the rolling hills of southern Iowa in a rural area of fresh air and clean water. Yet it is only about an hour and a half from Des Moines. The area is rich in agricultural history and played a key role in the expansion of the United States. Many landmark and tourist attractions are in the Allerton area. The Prairie Trails Museum is located on the eastern side of the town of Corydon along Highway 2. The museum features 25,000 artifacts in five different galleries that covers 21,000 square feet. Some of the exhibits in the museum include a tribute to the Mormon Trail and the 1871 robbing of the Ocobock Bank in Corydon. Other attractions in the town of Allerton include the International Center for Rural and Cultural Art, and the Inn of the Six-Toed Cat, which is housed in what was originally a 1909 railroad hotel. Today it is a bed and breakfast that offers 9 guest rooms and two elegant dining rooms.


Allerton Vacation Rentals




Allerton Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Super 8 Motel169 E Grace AveChariton, IA20.9 mi.(641) 774-8888
Super 8 Motel1021 N 18TH StCenterville, IA26.3 mi.(641) 856-8888

Allerton Weather & Climate

South-Central Iowa has a humid continental climate and generally has hot summers, cold winters and mild wet springs. Temperatures vary widely during the year, although it is slightly warmer in southern Iowa than in the northern regions in both summer and winter. Statewide, snowfall averages 30 inches annually and relative humidity averages 72 percent. Nearly three-fourths of the annual precipitation is received April through September and severe thunderstorms are possible during this time. These storms may produce hail, high winds, and an occasional tornado. Southern Iowa receives less snowfall than northern, and the snow season generally runs from late October to mid-April. December -February is usually the snowiest period, although early spring storms have produced as much as 27 inches of snow in a single storm.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 29°F 11°F 0.99 in. -
February 35°F 16°F 1.12 in. -
March 48°F 27°F 2.11 in. -
April 60°F 38°F 3.67 in. -
May 71°F 50°F 4.25 in. -
June 80°F 59°F 4.34 in. -
July 85°F 64°F 4.85 in. -
August 83°F 61°F 3.72 in. -
September 76°F 52°F 4.10 in. -
October 64°F 40°F 3.00 in. -
November 47°F 28°F 2.30 in. -
December 33°F 16°F 1.16 in. -

Allerton Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Ottumwa Industrial airport (OTM) located about 55 miles east of Allerton in Ottumwa, Iowa, the Des Moines International airport (DSM) located approximately 59 miles north of Allerton in Des Moines, Iowa, the Kirksville Regional airport (IRK) located roughly 60 miles southeast of Allerton in Kirksville, Missouri, the Ankeny Regional airport (IKV) located around 68 miles north of Allerton in Ankeny, Iowa, and finally the Newton Municipal airport (TNU) located about 69 miles northeast of Allerton in Newton, Iowa.

Allerton Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
AdventurelandAltoonaIA65.0 mi.
 
Water Parks
The Beach OttumwaOttumwaIA55.9 mi.
White Water University Fun ParkDes MoinesIA63.0 mi.
The LandingMonroe CityMO112.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Leon Golf & Country ClubLeonIA19.6 mi.
Lakeview Golf & Country ClubCharitonIA21.2 mi.
Unionville Country ClubUnionvilleMO25.3 mi.
Osceola Country ClubOsceolaIA30.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Bob White State ParkIA1.2 mi. 
Red Haw State ParkIA20.2 mi. 
Nine Eagles State ParkIA21.6 mi. 
Honey Creek State ParkIA25.2 mi. 
Sharon Bluffs State ParkIA29.7 mi. 
 
Museums
Pella Historical VillagePellaIA53.9 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Blank Park ZooDes MoinesIA63.0 mi.


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