| Population |
| There are approximately 4129 people living in Hot Springs and 7453 in Fall River County. |
| Housing (2000 Census) |
Total Units: 1900
Occupied Units: 1705
Owner Occupied: 1016
Renter Occupied: 688
Vacancy Rates: Homes 3.1%, Rentals: 9.5%
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| 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 |
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.
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| Transportation |
Highways: US 385, US 18, SD 79, SD 71, SD 87
Nearest Interstate Interchange: 50 miles north (I-90) |
| Rail / Motor Freight Carriers |
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
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| Air |
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.
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| Parcel |
| United States Postal Service, Airborne Express, Federal Express, Rapid Delivery, United Parcel Service |
| Government |
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
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| Labor Force |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Health |
Hospitals:
VA Medical Center, 130 beds
Fall River Hospital, 9 beds
Care Facilities:
Castle Manor, 48 beds
Michael J. Fitzmaurice SD State Veterans Home, 159 beds
Pine Hills Retirement Community
Family Medical Clinics - 4
Chiropractic Clinics - 4
Dental Clinics - 2
Eye Clinics - 1
Health Food Stores - 1 |
| Recreation |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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
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| 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. Coffee Cup Fuel Stop | Travel Plaza | 55 |
| 8. City of Hot Springs | Government | 51 |
| 9. Mammoth Site | Educational Tours | 49 |
| 10. Lynn's Dakotamart | Groceries | 45 |
| 11. Evans Plunge, Inc. | Recreation | 40 |
| 12. Pine Hills Retirement Community | Retirement Community | 33 |
| 13. All Star Sports Grill | Restaurant | 30 |
| 14. Fall River Feed Lot | Commercial Feedlot | 25 |
| 15. Black Hills Special Services | Job Placement for Disabled | 23 |
| 16. Hills Materials | Construction | 22 |
| 17. 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 |
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