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Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa is a city of 67,163 people in Pinal County, Arizona, founded in 2003.
Why visit Maricopa
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ak-Chin Multi-tainment Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Duke at Rancho El Dorado.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 109°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Maricopa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Maricopa
Maricopa is a city in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. With 76,654 residents as of 2024, Maricopa is the second largest incorporated municipality in Pinal County.
From the Wikipedia article Maricopa, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Ak-Chin Multi-tainment Center
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
16000 North Maricopa Road, Maricopa
Museums and landmarks3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Monument and historic site · Mormon · 2.2 mi
37280 West Bowlin Road, Maricopa
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
The Duke at Rancho El Dorado
Golf course · 2.9 mi
18 hole Par 72
42660 Rancho El Dorado Pkwy, Maricopa
Copper Sky Regional Park
Park · 2.2 mi
44345 West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Maricopa
Milton "Paul" Antone Memorial Park
Park · 3.9 mi
46851 West Farrell Road, Maricopa
Restaurants and cafes40
Cilantros Mexican Cocina
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.1 mi
20928 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.9 mi
20429 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa
Native New Yorker
Diner · American · 3.2 mi
21164 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 3.2 mi
21600 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa
Mo-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
28 more on the map.
History
The settlement currently known as Maricopa has been located in three different places with three previous names: Maricopa Wells, Maricopaville and Maricopa Junction; the latter gradually became known as Maricopa. It began as an oasis around a series of watering holes eight miles north of present-day Maricopa, and about a mile west of Pima Butte. European-American traders and travelers called it Maricopa Wells. Several of Arizona's rivers, the Gila, Santa Cruz, Vekol and Santa Rosa, provided this oasis in the desert with an ample supply of water during this time.
During the late 1800s, Maricopa Wells was one of the most important relay stations along the San Antonio-San Diego Mail Line and the later more famous Butterfield Overland Mail Route. Today, very little remains of this once bustling community, but it played an important part in the progress and development of the Southwest. It was one of the best-known spots in Arizona during this period of time because it had a reliable source of water, and offered an abundant supply of food. The peaceful Pima and Maricopa farmers who lived and farmed nearby sold supplies to travelers and migrants.
From the History section of Maricopa, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa
Churches and places of worship5
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.8 mi
20565 North Homestead Drive, Maricopa
Shopping8
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Shop · 0.6 mi
41800 West Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare7
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
41800 West Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
41840 West Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa
Map of Maricopa
112 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 37°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 40°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 44°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 88°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 97°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 107°F | 69°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 109°F | 78°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 107°F | 77°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 102°F | 69°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 91°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 43°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 35°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Maricopa 4 N (5 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, 15 miles away.
- Sun Lakes 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Casa Grande 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Chandler 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Gilbert 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Tempe 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Goodyear 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Avondale 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Queen Creek 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- San Tan Valley 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Mesa 30 mi northeast, about 48 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Maricopa Arizona, Chris J, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Santa Rosa Wash Levee @ Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- California Zephyr - Silver Horizon @ Maricopa Arizona (8105271272), Loco Steve from Bromley , UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Make up train 2, Maricopa, Arizona (11548533996), Clay Gilliland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Maricopa Dish-Stirling plant 2, United Sun Systems International Ltd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maricopa Dish-Stirling plant 01, United Sun Systems International Ltd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maricopa Dish-Stirling plant, United Sun Systems International Ltd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maricopa Dish-Stirling plant 03, United Sun Systems International Ltd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Road into maricopa - panoramio, mokaiba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014, Maricopa, Arizona in the 21st Century - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- La Posada (9096381924), Clay Gilliland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- California Zephyr 91, Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Centruroides sculpturatus 79423649, oceanicadventures, CC BY 4.0
- ISS026-E-35862 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS054-E-13167 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Nemesis at 2012 Phoenix Comicon, Crtew, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS053-E-142111 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-89787 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-142110 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-65369 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- AvaMax space truss bar intaglio, D4-edits, CC0
- ISS030-E-132795 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- The Zombie Chicks at 2012 Phoenix Comicon, Crtew, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AvaMax space truss bar, D4-edits, CC0
- Collosus at 2012 Phoenix Comicon, Crtew, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS054-E-10115 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-46789 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Buick AZ 92, Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Derobrachus hovorei - iNaturalist 83010640, Parsa Fard, CC BY 4.0
- A View Down the Irrigation Ditch - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- A Tunnel in the Dense Vegetation - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- A Beautiful Bird Out to Get a Drink - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- ISS018-E-24957 - View of Arizona, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-57939 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-55046 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-124705 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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