Allerton, Illinois

About Allerton

Allerton, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois, home to 253 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Allerton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.68 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 372 residents per square mile.

📰 Allerton News Today

• WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois July 9 – July 12 IPM Newsroom · Jul 9
• Visiting the Peony Garden at Allerton Park chambanamoms.com · May 5
• The Prominent Queer Couple Who Lived as Father and Son WTTW · Jun 29
• Around the 217: Discover the wonders of Allerton Park wandtv.com · Aug 18
• The fall of Champaign-Urbana - Smile Politely · Feb 25

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What Makes Allerton Unique

• Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Allerton

• Allerton Park reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Allerton

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