Casa Grande, Arizona

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Population (year 2000): 25,224, Est. population in July 2002: 28,697 (+11.6% change)
Males: 12,429 (49.3%), Females: 12,795 (50.7%)

Elevation: 1393 feet

County: Pinal

Land area: 48.2 square miles

Zip codes: 85222, 85230.

Median resident age: 32.3 years
Median household income: $36,212 (year 2000)
Median house value: $86,600 (year 2000)

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Races in Casa Grande:

White Non-Hispanic (50.4%)
Hispanic (39.1%)
Other race (21.1%)
American Indian (6.0%)
Black (4.3%)
Two or more races (3.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (12.7%), Irish (8.7%), English (8.0%), United States (3.5%), French (2.0%), Italian (2.0%).

For population 25 years and over in Casa Grande

High school or higher: 73.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Unemployed: 7.1%
Mean travel time to work: 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Casa Grande city

Never married: 26.1%
Now married: 54.0%
Separated: 2.0%
Widowed: 7.2%
Divorced: 10.7%

8.5% Foreign born (7.4% Latin America).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chandler, AZ (29.6 miles, pop. 176,581).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Mesa, AZ (36.3 miles, pop. 396,375).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (50.0 miles, pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Arizona City, AZ (10.3 miles), Chuichu, AZ (10.4 miles), Eloy, AZ (13.0 miles), Sacaton, AZ (13.4 miles), Blackwater, AZ (14.3 miles), Stanfield, AZ (15.1 miles), Coolidge, AZ (16.4 miles), Santan, AZ (18.9 miles).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 140 buildings, average cost: $76,700
1997: 96 buildings, average cost: $95,800
1998: 156 buildings, average cost: $90,800
1999: 245 buildings, average cost: $90,200
2000: 326 buildings, average cost: $107,000
2001: 741 buildings, average cost: $108,500
2002: 595 buildings, average cost: $115,800
2003: 784 buildings, average cost: $120,000

Area code: 520

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.9%), Manufacturing (15.1%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (12.0%), Retail trade (11.7%).

Crime in Casa Grande (2002):

2 murders (7.5 per 100,000)
0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
15 robberies (55.9 per 100,000)
241 assaults (898.4 per 100,000)
582 burglaries (2169.5 per 100,000)
1,158 larceny counts (4316.7 per 100,000)
175 auto thefts (652.4 per 100,000)
City-data.com crime index = 617.5 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.6)

Crime in Casa Grande (2001):

2 murders (7.7 per 100,000)
2 rapes (7.7 per 100,000)
32 robberies (122.6 per 100,000)
140 assaults (536.5 per 100,000)
607 burglaries (2326.3 per 100,000)
1,373 larceny counts (5261.9 per 100,000)
176 auto thefts (674.5 per 100,000)
City-data.com crime index = 602.2 (higher means more crime)

Average weather in Casa Grande, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average temp. (°F)	52.3	56.2	60.9	68.0	76.6	85.8	90.4	88.5	83.0	71.6	58.8	51.8
High temperature (°F)	67.4	72.2	77.3	86.1	94.7	104.1	105.3	102.9	98.5	88.2	75.3	66.7
Low temperature (°F)	37.1	40.1	44.5	49.9	58.6	67.4	75.5	74.2	67.5	54.9	42.1	36.7
Precipitation (in)	0.8	0.8	1.0	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.8	1.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	1.0

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Normal climate around Casa Grande, Arizona

Based on data reported by main weather stations

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Days with precip.	4	4	4	2	1	1	5	5	3	3	2	4
Wind speed (mph)	5.5	6.0	6.8	7.1	7.2	6.9	7.2	6.7	6.5	6.0	5.5	5.3
Morning humidity (%)	64	59	56	42	34	30	44	51	49	49	56	65
Afternoon humidity (%)	32	27	24	17	14	12	21	24	23	22	27	33
Sunshine (%)	78	80	84	89	93	94	84	85	89	88	83	77
Days clear of clouds	14	13	14	17	21	23	16	17	22	20	18	15
Partly cloudy days	7	7	8	7	7	5	10	10	5	6	6	6
Cloudy days	10	9	8	6	3	2	4	4	3	4	6	9
Snowfall (in)	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Hospital/medical center in Casa Grande:

CASA GRANDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (1800 EAST FLORENCE BOULEVARD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Casa Grande:

HU HU KAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; SACATON, AZ)
CHANDLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; CHANDLER, AZ)
DESERT SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER (about 36 miles; MESA, AZ)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Casa Grande:

WILLIAMS GATEWAY (about 30 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: IWA)
PINAL AIRPARK (about 40 miles; MARANA, AZ; ID: MZJ)
PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 42 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)

Other public-use airports nearest to Casa Grande:

CASA GRANDE MUNI (about 5 miles; CASA GRANDE, AZ; ID: CGZ)
ELOY MUNI (about 13 miles; ELOY, AZ; ID: E60)
PHOENIX REGIONAL (about 14 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: A39)

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Local government website: www.ci.casa-grande.az.us/index.shtml

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Casa Grande:

CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE (about 17 miles; COOLIDGE, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 2,333)
CHANDLER/GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; CHANDLER, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,990)
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; MESA, AZ; FT enrollment: 11,928)
RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,472)
AL COLLINS GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOL LTD (about 40 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,057)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 40 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 37,174)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-PHOENIX CAMPUS (about 41 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 9,152)

Public high schools in Casa Grande:

CASA GRANDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,290; Location: 2730 N TREKELL RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
CASA GRANDE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Students: 194; Location: 1362 N. CASA GRANDE AVE.; Grades: 09 - 12)
PINNACLE HIGH SCHOOL - CASA GRANDE (CHARTER) (Students: 187; Location: 409 W. MCMURRAY BLVD.; Grades: 09 - 12)
CASA VERDE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 158; Location: 1362 N. CASA GRANDE AVE.; Grades: 09 - 12)
PPEP TEC - ALICE S. PAUL LEARNING CENTER (CHARTER) (Students: 17; Location: 220 E. FLORENCE BLVD; Grades: 09 - 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Casa Grande:

CASA GRANDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 998; Location: 300 W MC MURRAY BLVD; Grades: 06 - 08)
CACTUS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 868; Location: 1220 E KORTSEN ROAD; Grades: 06 - 08)
MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 604; Location: 129 N ARIZOLA RD; Grades: PK - 06)
SAGUARO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 566; Location: 1501 N CENTER AVE; Grades: KG - 06)
IRONWOOD SCHOOL (Students: 501; Location: 1500 N COLORADO; Grades: KG - 05)
EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 499; Location: 1000 N AMARILLO; Grades: KG - 06)
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 497; Location: 1667 N KADOTA; Grades: KG - 05)
PALO VERDE SCHOOL (Students: 481; Location: 40 N ROOSEVELT; Grades: PK - 05)
CHOLLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 476; Location: 1180 E KORTSEN RD; Grades: KG - 06)
MARY C O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 108; Location: 1400 N 11 MILE CORNER RD; Grades: KG - 06)

Private primary/middle school in Casa Grande:

ST ANTHONYS SCHOOL (Students: 165; Location: 219 N TOLTEC ST.; Grades: PK - 8)

Casa Grande compared to Arizona state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
House age significantly below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Population density significantly below state average for cities.

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Strongest AM radio stations in Casa Grande:

KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
KCKY (1150 AM; 5 kW; COOLIDGE, AZ; Owner: CORTARO BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KSAZ (580 AM; 5 kW; MARANA, AZ; Owner: OWL BROADCASTING & DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
KASA (1540 AM; 10 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KASA RADIO HOGAR, INC.)
KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Casa Grande:

KKMR (106.5 FM; ARIZONA CITY, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
KEDJ (103.9 FM; GILBERT, AZ; Owner: NPR PHOENIX, LLC)
KSLX-FM (100.7 FM; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
KKLT (98.7 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KZON (101.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KGMG (106.3 FM; ORACLE, AZ; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
KZLZ-FM2 (105.3 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KCDX (103.1 FM; FLORENCE, AZ; Owner: DESERT WEST AIR RANCHERS CORPORATION)
KKFR (92.3 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
K263AA (100.5 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
KESZ (99.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KOOL-FM (94.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KUPD (97.9 FM; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
KNIX-FM (102.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KJZZ (91.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
KFLR-FM (90.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
KYOT-FM (95.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KMRR (100.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
KMXP (96.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KZZP (104.7 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Casa Grande:

KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)

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