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Introduction |
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Casa Grande is a dynamic, involved community, a modern city with rural heritage and old-fashioned values. Its economic base is a mix of retail trade, factory outlet shopping, manufacturing and agriculture. |
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Founded in 1879, Casa Grande was named for the famous Hohokam Indian Ruins 20 miles to the northeast. Midway between Phoenix and Tucson, the city has grown to be the largest community in western Pinal County since its incorporation in 1915. |
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Scenic Attractions |
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Casa Grande's location,
mild climate, and scenic attractions make it attractive to tourists and
winter visiotrs. The Casa
Grande Valley Historical Museum offers many historical displays and facts
about the area. The unique architecture of the historical railroad station
and other historic buildings can be enjoyed on a walking tour of Casa Grande.
Named a Main Street city
in 1992, Casa Grande is revitalizing the unique downtown area. The Casa
Grande Art |
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Museum hosts a number of
shows each year featuring sculpture, water-color, multimedia and Western art
by Arizona artists. The Casa Grande Valley Players will begin a new season of
community theater. The city is also the home of the Arizona State Open Chili
championship held every March. The annual O'Odham Tash
Celebration, a gathering of tribes, is held in mid-February and features
Native American arts and crafts, ceremonial dances, rodeos, powwows and
parades. |
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Community Facilities |
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Casa Grande offers a broad range of community facilities including two senior centers, two museums, a library, a bowling center, a fitness and racquet club, one pool, one movie triplex, four golf courses, an archery |
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range, and rodeo facilties. There are more than 18 parks, many with ramadas, handball courts, tennis courts, softball diamonds, and playgound equipment. |
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Medical |
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Casa Grande Regional Medical Center with 110 beds and the Desert Valley Care Center with 128 beds provide long-term care. Medical professions in Casa Grande include: 41 physicians (11 consulting physicians), four orthodonists, 12 chiropractors, four obstetricians, nine optometrists, and 17 dentists. Also, 32 additional physicians (specialists) are available through the Associated and Allied Health Professions. |
Weather Facts and Figures
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Average Temperature (F) |
Average Total Precipitation (inches) |
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Month |
Daily Maximum |
Daily Minimum |
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January |
66.0 |
35.0 |
0.74 |
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February |
71.1 |
38.8 |
0.68 |
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March |
76.1 |
43.0 |
0.71 |
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April |
85.4 |
49.6 |
0.36 |
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May |
94.7 |
57.6 |
0.11 |
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June |
103.3 |
66.3 |
0.16 |
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July |
106.2 |
76.0 |
0.95 |
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August |
103.3 |
74.5 |
1.56 |
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September |
99.9 |
67.2 |
0.79 |
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October |
89.5 |
54.4 |
0.62 |
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November |
76.4 |
42.5 |
0.56 |
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December |
67.4 |
36.2 |
0.88 |
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Year |
86.6 |
53.4 |
8.12 |
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