City of Casa Grande
Statistics & Facts
The population of Casa Grande is approximately 29,715 (2004).
The approximate number of families is 7,404 (1990).
Casa Grande elevation is 1,398-2,090 feet above sea level.
Casa Grande median income is $26,082 (2004) .
Location
Casa Grande location: where I-8 and I-10 come together in the area known as Arizona's Golden Corridor, about 50 miles south of Phoenix.
Climate & Weather
The climate for Casa Grande is desert with comfortable winters and hot summers.
The weather in Casa Grande is dry and warm. Here is a weather page for Casa Grande.
Casa Grande average annual precipitation is 8.12 inches per year.
The average low temperature is 53.4 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 86.6 degrees F.
History
Casa Grande was named for the famous Hohokam Indian Ruins, which are about 20 miles northeast of town. It has grown to be the largest community in western Pinal County. It was founded in 1879 and incorporated in 1915. For over a thousand years, prehistoric farmers inhabited much of the present-day state of Arizona. When the first Europeans arrived, all that remained of this ancient culture were the ruins of villages, irrigation canals and various artifacts. Among these ruins is the Casa Grande, or "Big House," one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures ever built in North America. Casa Grande Ruins, the nation's first archeological preserve, protects the Casa Grande and other archeological sites within its boundaries. You are invited to see the Casa Grande and to hear the story of the ancient ones the Akimel O'otham call the Hohokam, "those who are gone."(Source: http://www.nps.gov/cagr/)
Economy & Industry
Casa Grande economy: Casa Grande used to be a strictly agricultural area, but in recent years, it has greatly diversified. There is manufacturing, retail trade, government offices and tourist-related business.
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