Casa Grande, Arizona
Casa Grande is a city of 60,905 people in Pinal County, Arizona, founded in 1879.
Why visit Casa Grande
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Harkins Theatres Casa Grande 14, Paramount Theatre, Casa Grande Depot and Casa Grande Woman's Club Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 107°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Casa Grande
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Casa Grande
Casa Grande (O'odham: Wainom Wo:g) is a city in Pinal County, approximately halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 53,658 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 68,927 in 2024. It is named after the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument which is actually located in Coolidge. Casa Grande is Spanish for "big house".
From the Wikipedia article Casa Grande, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Harkins Theatres Casa Grande 14
Cinema and theater · 4.8 mi
1341 North Promenade Parkway, Casa Grande
Museums and landmarks11
Casa Grande Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Former historic building in Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
Casa Grande Woman's Club Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic clubhouse in Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
Cruz Trading Post
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
Fisher Memorial Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Casa Grande, Arizona, US
Stone Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Warehouse in Casa Grande, Arizona
Valley National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pinal County, Arizona
White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Tudor Revival building in Casa Grande, Arizona
Building at 400 East Third Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
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Johnston's Grocery Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Dave White Municipal Golf Course
Golf course · 0.9 mi
18 hole Par 72
2121 North Thornton Road, Casa Grande
Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
Golf course · 5.0 mi
18 hole Par 72
26000 Gila Bend Highway, Casa Grande
Palm Creek Resort & Residences
Golf course · 3.8 mi
18 hole Par 54
1110 North Henness Road, Casa Grande
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes65
Los Plebes Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
419 East Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
714 East Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande
Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,10:00-24:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.6 mi
2211 East Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Eva's Fine Mexican Foods
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
665 North Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Big Wa
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.1 mi
519 East Florence Boulevard
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Nico's Mexican Food
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
1226 East Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00; Sa 06:00-22:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 3.0 mi
1532 East Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Almari Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
2033 North Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande
53 more on the map.
History
Casa Grande was founded in 1879 during the Arizona mining boom due to the presence of the Southern Pacific Railroad. In January 1880, the community of Terminus, meaning "end-of-the-line," was established with just five residents and three buildings. In September 1880, railroad executives renamed the settlement Casa Grande after nearby Hohokam ruins with the same name. Casa Grande grew slowly and suffered several setbacks both in 1886 and 1893 when fires ravaged the town, destroying all wooden housing structures within. When the mining boom slowed in the 1890s, the town was nearly abandoned, but, with the advent of agriculture, the town survived and was incorporated in 1915.
One of the founding fathers of Casa Grande was Thompson Rodney Peart. Notable fixtures of Casa Grande like Peart Road, Peart Park, and the Peart Center are named after him.
Casa Grande was home to one of the Farm Security Administration's collective farm societies.
From 1942 to 1945, a Japanese-American relocation camp known as the Gila River War Relocation Center was set up outside of Casa Grande. Notable internees included future actor Pat Morita and baseball player Kenichi Zenimura who constructed a baseball field and set up a league in the relocation camp.
From the History section of Casa Grande, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Best Western Plus Casa Grande Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
1918 East Florence Boulevard, Casa Grande
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Casa Grande
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
805 Cacheris Court
Churches and places of worship16
Casa Grande Stone Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Church of the Nazarene (building, Casa Grande)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Saint Anthony's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.2 mi
1555 North Colorado Street, Casa Grande
First Shiloh Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
1121 North Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.9 mi
1805 East Sierra Parkway, Casa Grande
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs
School · 5.0 mi
2612 W Gila Bend Hwy, Casa Grande
Cavit - Casa Grande Union High School
School · 2.6 mi
1362 N Casa Grande Ave, Casa Grande
Healthcare8
Map of Casa Grande
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 39°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 42°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 47°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 88°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 96°F | 60°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 106°F | 70°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 107°F | 78°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 105°F | 77°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 100°F | 71°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 91°F | 57°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 45°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 38°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Casa Grande (3 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
Pinal County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-05-22: Cody Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-09: Shake Fire (Fire)
- 2024-05-29: Simmons Fire (Fire)
- 2021-06-06: Telegraph Fire (Fire)
- 2021-04-08: Margo Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Coolidge 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Eloy 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Maricopa 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Sun Lakes 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- San Tan Valley 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Florence 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Queen Creek 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Chandler 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Gilbert 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Mesa 34 mi north, about 55 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
- Casa Grande-Casa Grande Union High School-1920-2, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casa Grande, Arizona 901 N Morrison Ave from NE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Casa Grande train station, Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0
- Valley National Bank (Casa Grande) from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Casa Grande Valley Historical Society Museum from SW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Cruz Trading Post (Casa Grande) from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Stone warehouse (119 N Florence, Casa Grande) from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- St. Anthony (Casa Grande) church from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Casa Grande First Baptist from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Fisher Memorial Home (Casa Grande) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Casa Grande Woman's Club 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Casa Grande-Johnson's Grocery Store-1907, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casa Grande, Arizona 400 E 3 St from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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