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Hot Springs, SD

Fall River CountyElev. 1,051 m
Population
3,506
Median home
$168,200
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Hot Springs

Hot Springs is a city in South Dakota with about 3,506 residents. Hot Springs sits in Fall River County. The median age is 59.3 and the median household income is $49,688. Homes carry a median value of $168,200, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.3%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,506
Median age
59.3
Median household income
$49,688
Per-capita income
$37,042
Poverty rate
27.9%
High-school grad or higher
87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
17.7 min
Work from home
9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.5%
Service23.1%
Sales & office22.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.3%
Production, transportation & material moving6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$168,200
Median gross rent
$854/mo
Owner-occupied
65.2%
Median year built
1953
Households
1,891
Avg. household size
1.72

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Hot Springs has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading55%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hot Springs High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Hot Springs Middle School - 06MiddleGrades 6–8
Hot Springs Elementary - 02ElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime79% below national
Hot Springs81
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 74% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime87% below national
Hot Springs244
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 74% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hot Springs Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hot Springs.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Fall River County
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hot Springs is in Fall River County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hot Springs sits in Fall River County. Elevation ~1,051 m.

Map of Hot Springs
Hot Springs, SD
Where Hot Springs is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonHot Springs
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wesch, Phillip, HouseHot Springs High SchoolPetty HouseState Soldiers Home BarnPig Tail BridgeBeaver Creek Bridge
Notable people from Hot Springs
Leslie JensenDan DrydenKerry KnuppeGary BonerBob Tanner
People searches in Hot Springs
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Nearby cities
Custer (25 mi)Rapid (47 mi)Box Elder (51 mi)Summerset (54 mi)Lead (66 mi)Deadwood (68 mi)

Common questions

Hot Springs — frequently asked

What is the population of Hot Springs, South Dakota?
Hot Springs has a population of about 3,506, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hot Springs?
The median home value in Hot Springs is $168,200, and the median gross rent is $854/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hot Springs safe? What is the crime rate?
Hot Springs Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 81 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hot Springs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fall River County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including wildfire, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hot Springs?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Hot Springs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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