Why visit Oracle
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Acadia Ranch, La Casa del High Jinks and Oracle State Park.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Oracle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oracle
Oracle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 3,686 at the 2010 Census, falling to 3,051 at the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article Oracle, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
San Pedro Actors Troupe Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
730 East American Avenue, Oracle
Museums and landmarks2
Acadia Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
United States historic place in Pinal County, Arizona
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La Casa del High Jinks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Arizona, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes8
Oracle Patio Cafe
Cafe · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
270 East American Avenue, Oracle
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00
Riot Grill
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
405 East American Avenue, Oracle
Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00
Way of Bean Coffee Club
Cafe · 0.4 mi
Organized as a private club with membership required. Day membership available for $0.50
335 West American Avenue, Oracle
Mo-Th 06:30-15:30;Fr 06:30-17:00;Sa 07:30-19:00;Su 07:30-15:30
De Marcos Pizzeria
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
1885 West American Avenue, Oracle
Nonna Maria'a Pizza
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
2161 Rockliffe Boulevard, Oracle
History
The name "Oracle" comes from early prospectors. Albert Weldon came to the area looking for gold and silver. He and some other companions named their first mine The Oracle after the ship Weldon had traveled on. The community was later named after its first mine, and thus, indirectly, after a ship.
The community began to grow in the late 1870s, as gold and silver were discovered, and the Christmas and New Year mines opened. By 1880, a post office had been established.
The community also became a retreat for people suffering from tuberculosis. The Acadia Ranch – built in Oracle in 1882 by Edwin S. and Lillian Dodge – was, during this time, a sanitorium.
From the History section of Oracle, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Sonoran Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1215 West Oracle Ranch Road, Oracle
Churches and places of worship5
Oracle Union Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
705 East American Avenue, Oracle
First Baptist Church Oracle
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
502 East American Avenue, Oracle
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness
670 Linda Vista Road, Oracle
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Oracle
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 35°F | 2.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 37°F | 2.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 1.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 0.6 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 66°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 1.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 2.0 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oracle 2 Se (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
Marana Regional Airport (AVW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Saddlebrooke 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- San Manuel 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Catalina 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Oro Valley 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Catalina Foothills 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Casas Adobes 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Marana 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Tanque Verde 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Flowing Wells 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Tucson 32 mi south, about 51 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
- 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
- Acadia Ranch Museum (Oracle, AZ) center section 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Oracle (Arizona) Union Church from NW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Oracle-La Casa del High Jinks-1912-13, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Acadia Ranch Museum (Oracle, AZ) from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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