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Hot Springs, South Dakota

Hot Springs, South Dakota, in Fall River county, is 46 miles S of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 267 miles N of Denver, Colorado. There are 4,129 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hot Springs

In Hot Springs, about 46% of adults are married. In Hot Springs, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in Hot Springs than in most cities. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hot Springs had a median family income of $35,786.

Political Inclinations

Hot Springs folks tended to give their money ($450) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Hot Springs Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hot Springs that were owner-occupied was 61%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Hot Springs, 89% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Hot Springs is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Hot Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hot Springs Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hot Springs Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hot Springs Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hot Springs Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hot Springs, SD

Comparing Hot Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times94
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime85
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Historic Hot Springs

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Hot Springs (Evans Hotel) c1900.

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