Hot Springs, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,506
Population
808/sq mi density
$49,688
Median Income
$37,042 per capita
$168,200
Home Value
$340,118 Zillow
$854
Median Rent
41.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
190
Violent Crime/100K
27 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,200 home value, $854/mo rent
D
Safety
1.7 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hot Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,405 ft (1,038 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4195°N, 103.4651°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fall River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").