Hot Springs South Dakota Map

About Hot Springs, South Dakota

Hot Springs is a locality in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,548. The population density is 311.9 people per km². Hot Springs is located at 43.4316°N, 103.4744°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 57747.

Hot Springs unfolds its story beneath the vast, ever-shifting canvas of the South Dakota sky. It lies 46.5 miles south-south-west of Rapid City, SD (from Rapid City, SD: bearing 195°T), and is situated 19.8 miles east-north-east of Edgemont. The land here, a gentle rise and fall of prairie, breaks into the rugged beauty of the Black Hills foothills, a landscape sculpted by ancient forces and the patient work of wind and water. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green in the warmer months and a shimmering gold in autumn, line the meandering Fall River, a ribbon of life that threads through the valley. The air itself carries a certain clarity, particularly in the early mornings when a pale, cool light washes over the rolling hills, hinting at the mineral richness hidden beneath the earth. Even the wind seems to possess a more deliberate cadence, a whisper of the open spaces that stretch to the horizon. The history of Hot Springs is deeply entwined with the very waters that give it its name, a place where the earth breathes warmth. For generations, these thermal springs have drawn people seeking solace and healing, a tradition that predates the town’s formal establishment. The economy, once fueled by the abundance of these natural resources and the surrounding ranchlands, now also finds its pulse in tourism and the quiet hum of local businesses serving the needs of residents and visitors alike. Beyond the familiar scent of pine and prairie grass, one can sense the echoes of pioneers and the enduring spirit of a place that has always looked to the future while honoring its past.

About This Hot Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hot Springs, South Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.431646, -103.474362. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hot Springs and Fall River County.

Detailed location data for Hot Springs includes the ZIP code (57747), telephone area code (605), county seat of Fall River County (Hot Springs), and school district assignment (Hot Springs School District 23-2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hot Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.