Coolidge, Arizona
Coolidge is a city of 16,636 people in Pinal County, Arizona, founded in 1925.
Why visit Coolidge
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Casa Grande Auditorium, Coolidge Woman's Club, The Artisan Village of Coolidge and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 107°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Coolidge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Coolidge
Coolidge is a city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 13,218 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 19,674 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Coolidge, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks4
Coolidge Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Hiking and trails · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
National monument in Coolidge, Arizona
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
Casa Palomino
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.7 mi
1076 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-21:30; Sa 11:00-20:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.1 mi
109 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Tracon Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.2 mi
1491 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
Mo-Fr 06:00-13:00; Sa-Su 07:00-13:00
Tags
Restaurant · Breakfast · 3.1 mi
156 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
06:00-20:00
Rolbeto’s Taco Shop
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.4 mi
631 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
Dragon City Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.0 mi
209 South Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 3.6 mi
900 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
Mo-Su 04:00-01:00; 24/7 "Drive-through"
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 4.4 mi
1517 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
Mo-Fr 05:00-24:00; Sa 05:30-24:00; Su 07:00-24:00
4 more on the map.
History
The area containing what is now the city of Coolidge was occupied by the Hohokam, an indigenous ancient Sonoran Desert people who built a massive compound consisting many of caliche structures and remained in the area for over 1,000 years. The only remaining and preserved structure from this compound is the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
The modern history of the city is centered around agriculture, particularly cotton. Coolidge was founded in 1925 when R.J. Jones laid out an 80 acres (32 ha) site during the construction of the Coolidge Dam on the nearby Gila River, which was completed in 1930. Both the dam and the townsite were named for Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. The dam made the sandy soil native to the area into very rich farmland, and soon vast expanses of desert were plowed and acres of cotton were planted. This is when the area's status as the hub of the Arizona cotton industry was solidified and led to the incorporation of Coolidge as a city in 1945.
From the History section of Coolidge, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Grande Vista Motel
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
1211 North Arizona Boulevard, Coolidge
Churches and places of worship3
Community Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.1 mi
179 North 3rd Street, Coolidge
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology
School · 3.1 mi
1789 W Coolidge Ave, Coolidge
Mary C O'Brien Elementary School
School · 3.9 mi
1400 N Eleven Mile Corner Rd, Casa Grande
Healthcare2
Map of Coolidge
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 37°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 71°F | 40°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 45°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 95°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 105°F | 68°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 107°F | 77°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 105°F | 77°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 101°F | 70°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 90°F | 56°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 44°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 36°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Casa Grande Nm (4 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, 14 miles away.
- Florence 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Casa Grande 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Eloy 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- San Tan Valley 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Queen Creek 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Sun Lakes 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Gilbert 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Maricopa 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Chandler 31 mi northwest, about 49 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
- Coolidge-Coolidge High School-1939-1, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CasaGrandeRuin, Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coolidge Womans Club (Arizona) (3), Ammodramus, CC0
- ISS027-E-33479 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS065-E-287578 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-22054 - View of Arizona, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- I Choose... Prevention to Save Pets! (18015050349), SAMHSA from Rockville, Public domain
- Main Street -15 Repurposing (3406977882), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Being reflective We need a new frame on reality (3404383656), Kevin Dooley from Chandler, AZ, USA, CC BY 2.0
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