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Hot Springs, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
Hot Springs, SD
At a Glance
How Hot Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hot Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hot Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hot Springs residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,042. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 352 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hot Springs is $168,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,202. Median rent is $854/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Hot Springs reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 947/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Hot Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hot Springs has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.