Principal Economic Activities

Casa Grande is strategically located at the intersection of two interstate highways (I-8 and I-10) in an area known as Arizona's Golden Corridor.
Once dependent on agriculture and
mining, the community has evolved into a diversified full-service area with manufacturing, retail trade, government and tourist-related employment. All of Pinal County is a designated Enterprise Zone.


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Scenic Attractions

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
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

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 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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Governmental Lodging and Meeting Facilities

The city is governed by a mayor, six council members and a city manager. Police protection is provided by the city and the Pinal County Sheriff's Department. There are three fire stations with both full-time and part-time emergency medical personnel. All Stations are staffed with Advanced Life Support Paramedics There are over 650 rooms available in seven hotels/motels which also feature numerous meeting facilities, with the largest seating 500 persons. Casa Grande also offers 15 RV parks in the area.

Medical Financial

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. Casa Grande has six banks and two credit unions with 11 branch locations. Further, Casa Grande businesses are eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Strategic Finance Division of the Arizona Department of Commerce. Information on private activity bonds within the city may be obtained from the same source or from the Industrial Development Authority of Casa Grande, Pinal County Arizona, 300 East 4th Street, Casa Grande, AZ 85222.

Industrial Properties Educational

There are eight fully improved parks, most with access to rail, all with excellent access to I-10 and I-8. Parcels, ranging from one to 360 acres, are available. Casa Grande has nine public elementary schools, two private elementary schools, and a new public high school facility at 2730 N. Trekell Rd., with a 2,800-student capacity. Central Arizona College, a two-year community college east of Casa Grande, offers a range of courses including college preparatory, liberal arts, vocational/technical, and career education. Arizona State University in Tempe (45 miles north) and the University of Arizona in Tucson (67 miles south) are major four-year state institutions. Northern Arizona University offers courses leading to a four-year degree or a masters of education degree in elementary education; for information, call (520) 786-7020. The University of Phoenix offers bachelors and masters degrees in business-related areas in conjunction with the community college.

Airport
Residents of Casa Grande have access to the Casa Grande Municipal Airport with two, 5,200-foot asphalt runways.


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Utilities

Electricity Arizona Public Service (520) 421-8400
E.D. 1 (520) 424-3344
E.D. 2 (520) 723-7741
Natural Gas Southwest Gas Corporation (520) 836-8251
Telephone Qwest (800) 244-1111
Water Arizona Water Company (520) 836-8785
Sewer Municipal (800) 421-8600
Landfill Municipal - See Rate Increase (800) 421-8600
Garbage Municipal (800) 421-8600
Trash Municipal (800) 421-8600
Irrigation Municipal (800) 421-8600


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Facts and Figures

Latitude and Longitude 32.89231 N, 111.73592 W
Elevation 1,405 feet above sea level
Land Area 138.64 sq kilometers (53.53 sq miles)
2000 Population 25,224
Charter Adopted 1975
Sales Tax/96-97 Collection 1.8%, $6,894,045
Bed Tax/96/97 Collection 2%, $717,806

Outside Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey