Why visit Florence
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Poston Butte, Florence High School, Harvey-Niemeyer House and Golf Club at Oasis.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 105°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in Florence
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Florence
Florence (O'odham: S-auppag) is a town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. Florence, which is the county seat of Pinal County, is one of the oldest towns in that county and includes a National Historic District with over 25 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The population of Florence was 26,785 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Florence, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks6
Florence High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Florence, Arizona
1000 South Main Street, Florence
Harvey-Niemeyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Florence, Arizona
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Second Pinal County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Courthouse located at Pinal and 12th streets in Florence, Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Golf Club at Oasis
Golf course · 5.2 mi
18 hole Par 72 (using shared Fairways)
5764 East Hunt Highway, Florence
Three Parks Fairways
Golf course · 2.1 mi
9 hole Par 29
3841 North Florence Boulevard, Florence
Restaurants and cafes11
River Bottom Grill
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
2501 North Pinal Parkway, Florence
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Cactus Coffee Works
Cafe · 2.8 mi
971 North Jason Lopez Circle, Florence
Th, Tu 07:30-11:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 3.7 mi
80 West Highway 287, Florence
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 4.1 mi
3235 North Hunt Highway Shops D, Florence
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
History
The area where the town of Florence is located was once inhabited by the Hohokam, ancestors of the O'odham people. Prior to the establishment of the town, the Gila River served as a part of the border between the United States and Mexico. In 1853, the Gadsden Purchase extended American territory well south of the Gila.
Levi Ruggles, a veteran of the American Civil War, founded the town of Florence on the south bank of the Gila River. He came to Arizona Territory in 1866 as a U.S. Indian Agent. Recognizing the agricultural potential of the valley, he found an easily fordable crossing on the Gila River and surveyed a townsite there. With the aid of Governor R.C. McCormick, he secured a post office in August of the same year. Ruggles held numerous public offices including that of Territorial Legislator. Florence became the county seat in the newly formed Pinal County. Silver was discovered in 1875 in the nearby mountains which led to the creation of the famous Silver King Mine.
From the History section of Florence, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
First Presbyterian Church of Florence
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish
Church · 6.0 mi
26035 North Apollo Drive, Florence
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
School · 4.3 mi
4380 N. Hunt Hwy, Florence
Evit - American Leadership Academy Anthem South
School · 4.3 mi
4380 N Hunt Hwy, Florence
American Leadership Academy, Anthem South 7-12
School · 4.4 mi
8450 East Franklin Road, Florence
American Leadership Academy, Anthem South K-6
School · 4.3 mi
4380 North Hunt Highway, Florence
Magma Ranch School
School · 6.1 mi
10980 East Desert Mountain Boulevard, Florence
Healthcare2
Map of Florence
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 42°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 71°F | 44°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 49°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 94°F | 61°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 103°F | 70°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 105°F | 78°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 103°F | 78°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 99°F | 72°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 60°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 48°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Florence (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
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Blackwater 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- San Tan Valley 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Coolidge 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Queen Creek 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Gold Canyon 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Superior 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Casa Grande 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Apache Junction 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Gilbert 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Mesa 29 mi northwest, about 46 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
- Florence Arizona StoreFronts, The original uploader was Willjay at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Florence Arizona, Coke (2335995407), Ross Griff from Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2021 Second Pinal County Courthouse, 135 North Pinal Street, Florence, Arizona, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florence High School AZ front, Flickr user SearchNetMedia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Florence, AZ First Presbyterian from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Florence-Harvey- Niemeyer House-1880, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Pinal county courthouse, Shereth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS036-E-4178 - View of Arizona, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS112-E-6372 - View of Arizona, NASA, Public domain
- Gibby's (3358431090), Larry & Teddy Page from Cedar, Michigan, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pinal County Courthouse in 1938, Frederick D. Nichols, Public domain
- In Arrears (3357749015), Larry & Teddy Page from Cedar, Michigan, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Encarnacion Avenenti House, National Park Service, Reba N. Wells, Public domain
- Looking North Towards the Superstition Mountains From the Embankment - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- So I walked up to this chick and said - Flickr - minniemouseaunt, minniemouseaunt, CC BY 2.0
- Vegetation Behind Magma Dam - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- Looking East From the South Side of Magma Dam - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- Water Impounded Behind Magma Dam - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- Mark Finchem (51825781939), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Donald Trump (51825434911), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Grenell (51825551363), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wendy Rogers (51825782669), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Blake Masters (51825787864), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ron Watkins (51825580663), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mark Finchem (51825781839), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul Gosar (51826165710), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Donald Trump (51825432156), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Donald Trump (51826157580), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Donald Trump (51825432896), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anthony Kern (51825441661), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Donald Trump (51826154865), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Grenell (51825550893), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kari Lake (51824485872), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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