| Population |
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| There are approximately 4129 people living in Hot Springs and 7453 in Fall River County. |
| Housing (2000 Census) |
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| Total Units: 1900 Occupied Units: 1705 Owner Occupied: 1016 Renter Occupied: 688 Vacancy Rates: Homes 3.1%, Rentals: 9.5% |
| Miles to other cities | |
|---|---|
| Nearest Major City | Distance in miles |
| Denver, CO | 365 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 381 |
| Omaha, NE | 565 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 604 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 610 |
| Climate | |
|---|---|
 Detailed Black Hills Climatology at NOAA | |
| Hot Springs has the highest average annual temperature (64.0o) in South Dakota. | |
| Average Annual Median Temperature | 48.5o |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 17.53 inches |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.70 inches |
| Prevailing Winds | Northwest in winter Southwest in summer |
| Average Elevation | 3535 feet |
| Community Facilities |
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Hot Springs is home to 22 churches, 17 motels with 384 rooms, 6 Bed & Breakfast Inns, 7 Banquet Rooms, 8 Caterers, 11 Meeting Rooms, and 2 Entertainment Convention Centers The Mueller Civic Center has seating capacities of 403 in the Theater, 1250 in the Auditorium, 80 in the Conference Room, and 150 in the Annex. The Boulder Falls Convention Center is a 6000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom that can be divided into 3 smaller areas that seat 80. This facility can serve up to 400 and has a 30' x 40' dance floor. They also have services available such as a bar, catering service, and DJ service. |
| Transportation |
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| Highways: US 385, US 18, SD 79, SD 71, SD 87 Nearest Interstate Interchange: 50 miles north (I-90) |
| Rail / Motor Freight Carriers |
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| Rail companies serving the area: Burlington Northern, 27 miles west at Edgemont. Chicago & Northwestern, 10 miles east at Oral & Buffalo Gap. Hyman Freightways / Barber Transportation Motor / Freight Reload Facility on Burlington Northern, Edgemont |
| Air |
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| Nearest commercial Air Service: Rapid City Regional Airport, 62 miles north Nearest Airport: Six miles southeast, primary runway 4,500 X 100 feet paved asphalt. Elevation 3,150'. Primary runway capacity: 12,500 lbs/wheel. Primary runway lighting & navigation: MILS, VASI. Fuel Available. Crosswind Runway Length: 3,950’ of sod. |
| Parcel |
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| United States Postal Service, Airborne Express, Federal Express, Rapid Delivery, United Parcel Service |
| Government |
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| Hot Springs: Mayor/Council Fall River County: Board of Commissioners (3) Police Force: 7 full-time, 5 Reserve Fire Department Personnel: 55 Volunteers Fire insurance rating: Class 4 City Engineer: Yes Planning Commission: Yes Industrial Plan Approval: Yes City zoning ordinance in effect: Yes |
| Labor Force |
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| As of November 2004, the unemployment rate was at 4.0 percent with an estimated 140 unemployed from a civilian work force of 3520. The average 2003 annual pay in the private sector was $16,049. Government workers, including state, federal and local, had an average annual pay of $34,360. The average annual pay for all covered workers in Fall River County was $23,781. |
| Hot Springs Labor Area | |
|---|---|
| The Number of Southern Hills Career Center Applicants Available for Employment The Labor Area for this table includes the following areas: Custer County and Fall River County. Source: South Dakota Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Center |
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| Occupation | Labor Area Total |
| Architecture/Engineering | 15 |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports & Media | 22 |
| Building Grounds Cleaning Maintenance | 195 |
| Business & Financial Operations | 46 |
| Community & Social Services | 43 |
| Construction & Extraction Services | 189 |
| Education Training & Library | 54 |
| Faming, Fishing, & Forestry | 28 |
| Food Preparation & Serving Related | 338 |
| Healthcare Practitioner & Technical | 65 |
| Installation Maintenance & Repair | 61 |
| Legal Occupations | 7 |
| Life & Physical Social Science | 27 |
| Management Occupations | 90 |
| Office & Administrative Support | 294 |
| Personal Care & Service | 41 |
| Production Service | 69 |
| Protective Service | 57 |
| Sales & Related | 199 |
| Transportation & Material Moving | 134 |
| Health |
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| Hospitals: VA Medical Center, 130 beds Fall River Hospital, 9 beds Care Facilities: Castle Manor, 48 beds Hilltop Assisted Living, 13 beds Michael J. Fitzmaurice SD State Veterans Home, 159 beds Family Medical Clinics - 4 Chiropractic Clinics - 4 Dental Clinics - 2 Eye Clinics - 1 Health Food Stores - 1 |
| Recreation |
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| Hot Springs boasts 5 parks, 3 ballfields, 3 tennis courts, 1 golf course, 1 bowling alley, 1 theatre, 1 swimming pool, 2 trail rides and 44 active clubs and organizations. |
| Communication |
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| Newspapers: Hot Springs Star (weekly), Star Extra (TMC) Radio Stations: KZMX, 580 AM, 96.7 FM Cable TV: MidContinent Communications, 54 channels Post Offices: Class 1 Hot Springs Library: 21,364 volumes |
| Local Industrial Development |
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| Hot Springs Community Economic Development Corp. (605) 745-4140 Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee 801 S. 6th Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747, (605) 745-4140 |
| Education |
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| Public: 2 Elementary (Pre-K to 5) 20 teachers & 393 enrollment 1 Middle School (6-8) 21 teachers & 240 enrollment 1 High School (9-12) 27 teachers & 316 enrollment Private: Bethesda Lutheran (Pre-K to 5) 3 teachers & 40 enrollment Higher Education: Cornerstone Bible Institute Western Dakota Tech Classes, Hot Springs & Rapid City National American University, Rapid City South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City School of Nursing, Rapid City Chadron State College, Chadron, NE Black Hills State University, Spearfish |
| Major Employers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Employer | Product/Service | # Employed |
| 1. VA Medical Center | Medical | 412 |
| 2. Hot Springs Schools | Education | 140 |
| 3. Fall River Health Services | Medical | 125 |
| 4. Wind Cave National Park | Recreation | 95 |
| 5. State Veterans Home | Medical / Care Facility | 80 |
| 6. Fall River County | Government | 66 |
| 7. Maverick Junction | Travel Plaza | 55 |
| 8. City of Hot Springs | Government | 51 |
| 9. Mammoth Site | Educational Tours | 49 |
| 10. Family Thrift Center | Groceries | 45 |
| 11. Evans Plunge, Inc. | Recreation | 40 |
| 12. All Star Sports Grill | Restaurant | 30 |
| 13. Fall River Feed Lot | Commercial Feedlot | 25 |
| 14. Black Hills Special Services | Job Placement for Disabled | 23 |
| 15. Hills Materials | Construction | 22 |
| 16. Angostura State Recreation | Recreation | 22 |
| Tax Structure (County) | |
|---|---|
| Real Property | Assessed Value |
| Hot Springs | $82,321,465 |
| Fall River County | $281,972,951 |
| Tax Rate (Mills) | 04/pay 05 |
| City | 9.27 |
| County | 6.98 |
| Ambulance | .34 |
| School | |
| Agricultural | 8.03 |
| Owner Occupied | 10.06 |
| Other | 16.18 |
| Z | 9.03 | Call Fall River County Assessors Office (605) 745-5136 for exact tax on purchased property. You will need a legal description or parcel number. |
| Local Non-Property Tax | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | City | County |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Machinery-Equipment | No | No |
| Retail Sales | Yes | No |
| Income (Wage) | No | No |
| Liquor, Lodging, Dining | Yes | No |
| State Taxes | |
|---|---|
| Type | Amount |
| Corporate Income: | None |
| Intangibles: | None |
| Retail Sales: | 4% |
| Local: | 2% |
| Individual Income: | None |
| Taxable Sales | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2000 | |
| Hot Springs | $43,521,000 | $43,939.825 |
| South Dakota | $10,528,918,802 | $10,868,890,112 |