Hot Springs, SD GIS Map
Hot Springs is a city in Fall River County, South Dakota, with a population of about 3,477. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Fall River County
- Population
- 3,477
- Elevation
- 3,446 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.4319, -103.4746
- ZIP code
- 57747
- Land area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Hot Springs, SD
Hot Springs is a city in and the county seat of Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,395. In addition, neighboring Oglala Lakota County contracts the duties of Auditor, Treasurer and Register of Deeds to the Fall River County authority in Hot Springs.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Hot Springs
GIS Data for Hot Springs, SD
The Hot Springs map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Hot Springs without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Hot Springs Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
3,548
Households
1,885
Median household income
$66,338
Median age
59.4 years
Median home value
$202,600
Median gross rent
$897/mo
Owner-occupied homes
62.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
Below poverty level
21.1%
Land area
4.3 sq mi
Population density
818 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Hot Springs
Hot Springs Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
3,711
April 2020 (estimates base)
3,396
July 2024 estimate
3,608
Change 2010-2020
-8.5%
Change 2020-2024
+6.2%
Photos of Hot Springs
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Hot Springs. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Hot Springs
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Hot Springs.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 S. Chicago Street | 246 S Chicago St, 57747 | Leased | 2,820 | Jul 2038 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Hot Springs
General soil map unit at the city center: Tilford-Nevee
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 23.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Tilford27%
Mollisols · Torriorthentic Haplustolls
- Nevee26%
Entisols · Aridic Ustorthents
- Nevee15%
Entisols · Aridic Ustorthents
- Rock outcrop9%
- Spearfish5%
Entisols · Aridic Ustorthents
- Gypnevee5%
Entisols · Ustic Torriorthents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Hot Springs
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Hot Springs, Sd weather station, elevation 3,560 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 88°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 14°F
Annual precipitation
18.6 in
Annual snowfall
32.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 43 | 54 | 62 | 70 | 81 | 88 | 87 | 80 | 65 | 50 | 40 |
| Avg low °F | 14 | 15 | 24 | 31 | 41 | 51 | 57 | 55 | 45 | 33 | 23 | 15 |
| Precip. in | 0.41 | 0.57 | 1.05 | 2.12 | 3.28 | 3.05 | 2.41 | 2.00 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.43 | 0.49 |
| Snow in | 5.2 | 6.3 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 5.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Hot Springs
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fall River County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 30.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Hot Springs FAQ
What county is Hot Springs in?
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Hot Springs, South Dakota is located in Fall River County.
What is the population of Hot Springs?
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Hot Springs has a population of about 3,477, making it the number 17 of the 25 South Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Hot Springs?
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The elevation of Hot Springs is approximately 3,446 feet (1,050 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Hot Springs?
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The ZIP code for Hot Springs is 57747.
What time zone is Hot Springs in?
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Hot Springs is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Hot Springs from Pierre?
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Hot Springs is about 168 miles from Pierre, the capital of South Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Hot Springs from Sioux Falls?
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Hot Springs is about 338 miles from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Hot Springs?
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Cities near Hot Springs include Custer, SD (24 miles); Keystone, SD (32 miles); Hill City, SD (35 miles); Rapid City, SD (46 miles); Chadron, NE (48 miles).
Local notes for Hot Springs, SD
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.