Hot Springs, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Hot Springs, South Dakota Summary

Life in Hot Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hot Springs over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hot Springs:

  • The population in Hot Springs is 3,407.

  • The median home value in Hot Springs is $130,200.

  • The median income in Hot Springs is $44,167.

  • The median rent in Hot Springs is $756.

  • The unemployment rate in Hot Springs is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Hot Springs is 21.0%.

Hot Springs SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
9.5

Hot Springs, SD Crime Report

16
Total Crimes
443.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
-80.90%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Hot Springs
/ 100k People
South Dakota
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 16 443.8 2,458.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 10 277.4 501.4 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 4.5 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 30.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 10 277.4 399.1 268.2
Property Crime 6 166.4 1,956.7 1,954.4
Burglary 0 0.0 340.1 269.8
Larceny 6 166.4 1,357.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 0 0.0 259.3 282.7

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Rankings for Hot Springs in South Dakota

Map Of Hot Springs, SD

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3

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4

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Population 5,376

5

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Population 2,067

Population over time in Hot Springs

Year Population % Change
2021 3,407 -3.1%
2020 3,515 -0.1%
2019 3,519 -1.4%
2018 3,570 0.8%
2017 3,542 -0.6%
2016 3,565 -1.5%
2015 3,618 -1.0%
2014 3,655 -2.2%
2013 3,737 -1.6%
2012 3,797 -

Race / Ethnicity in Hot Springs

White
75.3% (2,566)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
13.7% (468)
Asian
1.9% (66)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
8.4% (287)
Hispanic
0.6% (20)
Race Hot Springs SD USA
White 75.3% 80.8% 59.4%
African American 0.0% 2.1% 12.2%
American Indian 13.7% 8.0% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 8.4% 3.1% 3.2%
Hispanic 0.6% 4.3% 18.4%

Gender in Hot Springs

Female
45.4% (1,546)
Male
54.6% (1,860)
Gender Hot Springs SD USA
Female 45.4% 49.4% 50.5%
Male 54.6% 50.6% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hot Springs for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (102)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (204)
High School / GED
34.0% (1,158)
Some College
23.0% (783)
Associate's Degree
14.0% (476)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (408)
Master's Degree
6.0% (204)
Professional Degree
1.0% (34)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (34)
Education Hot Springs SD USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 1.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 14.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 21.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Hot Springs, South Dakota

Less than $10,000
2.9% (9,823)
$10,000 to $14,999
18.3% (62,496)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (24,664)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (38,250)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.2% (51,836)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.8% (40,340)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.0% (57,898)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.5% (52,672)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.8% (2,717)
$200,000 or more
0.0% (0)
Income Hot Springs SD USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 4.7% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 18.3% 3.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 8.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 9.3% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.2% 13.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.8% 18.6% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.0% 14.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% 16.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.8% 5.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 0.0% 5.2% 9.5%

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