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City Data........................................2 Taxes & Government ....................3-4 Job Listings...................................4-5 Transportation..................................5 Media & Communications .............5-6 Health Care...................................6-7 Veterinarians/ Animal care................7 Education......................................7-8
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Real Estate....................................9 Apartments.........................................9 Mobile Home Parks............................9 Moving Services...............................10 Vehicle Registration/Licensing.........11 Contractors/Insurance......................11 Legal ................................................12 Storage Units ...................................12 Utilities.........................................12-13 Recycling..........................................13
Community ..................................14 Arts & Culture.................................14 Churches...................................14-15 Clubs & Organizations...............15-16 Community Events.........................17 Convention/Meeting Facilities ........17 Nightlife/Restaurants......................18 Specialty Stores .............................19 Outdoor Adventure....................20-24
Youth & Children ................... 25-26 Boys & Girls Club/Daycare.............25 Schools .....................................25-26 Activities.........................................26
You’ll Love Hot Springs!
Hot Springs, in the Vale of Minnekahta, 3559 feet above the sea, guarded by majestic old Battle Mountain, 5,000 feet high on one side, and by the Seven Sisters on the other, is the Southern Gateway to the Black Hills.
The warm, clear water of Fall River, formed at the north end of the city by the combining of brooks tumbling out of Hot and Cold Brook canyons, hastens down one side of the principal business street; built on the old canyon floor. The waters never freeze and vivid green watercress grows throughout the year while fish and waterfowl bask in the pools through winter and summer. Hot Springs is the only place in South Dakota that can boast of having thermal springs…no bubbling cauldron sends forth sulphuric vapor; no scalding geyser or mud volcano fills the air with steam or chokes the individual with foul gases.
This charming community is ideally situated and equipped by nature as a Mecca for health and recreation seekers. Bathe, play, convalesce in the Southern Black Hills, in the vale of Hot Springs.
The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce prepared this publication with information provided by the local businesses and available Census data. All information was accurate at print time but is subject to change. Please call us at 605-745-4140 with any questions that arise that are not covered in the following material.
CLIMATE: Annual 229 sunny days on average
Coldest January 14.4F average
Warmest July 89.2F average
Precipitation: Rain: 17.90 inches Snow: 27.5 inches Number of Precipitation days per year: 72
Growing Season is approximately 130 days (Mid May-mid Sept.)
ELEVATION: 3,559 Feet
AREA POPULATION
Total 3,498 Male: 1,853 Female 1,645
AGE
Under 18: 526 18-64: 1,958 Over 64: 1,014
HOUSING: Total Units: 2,017 Owner Occupied: 1291 Renter Occupied: 726 Vacant Housing: 323 Median Home Sale: $127,600 Median Rent $794
MEDIAN INCOME Household: $45,428 Per Capita: $28,694
INDUSTRIES: Tourism, Farming, Ranching, Railroad, VA Medical Center, State Veterans Home and Healthcare.
OUR NAME
According to legend, the Lakota first discovered the warm mineral springs which mark the site of this city. Included in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the Dakota Territory in 1861, the "Minnekahta" area was ceded to its early inhabitants in 1866 as part of the "Great Sioux Reservation".
First called Minnekahta, which is the native word for “warm waters” the town was platted in 1881 and three years later named Hot Springs.
Income Tax Assistance
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Property Taxes
Calculated by the Fall River County Treasurer’s Office. The City of Hot Springs encompasses Tax Districts 6 & 61.
Sales Tax (2017)
4.5% State Sales tax 2% City Sales Tax 1% Gross Receipts Tax 1.5% Tourism
Did You Know?
Area Code “605” applies to the whole state of
South Dakota
Zip Code for Hot Springs is 57747
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Hot Springs has a Mayor and eight City Council members, representing four wards with two representatives for each ward in an Aldermanic form of government. Each term is two years. For information on where each Ward is located, please see the map on Appendix A-1.(pg.32) City Council meetings are held at the Mueller Civic Center on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month; if a holiday falls on a Monday, the Council meeting will be the following Tuesday. All Council meetings begin at 7pm. The City Council has committee meetings as well. Committees are as follows: Cultural/Recreation, Public Safety, Finance/Administration, and Public Works. Meeting times are posted at the Hot Springs City Hall and in the Hot Springs Star. City Hall is located at 303 North River Street and is the location where you may find out pertinent information about Hot Springs, get set up for water, sewer and/or trash and recycling services and find out about our ordinances and building codes. Check out the City website at www.hs-sd.org
City of Hot Springs City Council
303 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747 605.745.3135/P ♦ www.hs-sd.org
Hot Springs Police & Fire
The Hot Springs Police Force has seven full-time, an ACO and five reserve officers and the Hot Springs Fire Department is composed entirely of a dedicated group of volunteers. Hot Springs carries a Class 5 fire insurance rating and has a city Zoning Ordinance in effect. You can research City Ordinances online at www.hs-sd.org
CRIME STATISTICS (2009-2017)
Murder 0 Rape 6 Robberies 0 Assaults 34 Burglaries 73 Theft 262 Auto Theft 30 Arson 0
FALL RIVER COUNTY
Fall River County, which currently encompasses 1,740 sq. mi. with a population of 6,687, it was organized as a county in the Dakota Territory in November 1883 and Hot Springs was chosen as the county seat. The county was once known as Forsythe County. Fall River County also operates as the administrative center for Oglala-Lakota County services. Fall River County has a Board of five Commissioners, each of whom is elected to a four-year term. http://fallriver.sdcounties.org/
Fall River County Commissioners
906 North River Street, Hot Springs 57747
Fall River County Courthouse ♦ 906 North River Street
Assessor
605.745.5136 Auditor 605.745.5130 Clerk of Courts 605.745.5131 Commissioners 605.745.5132 Emergency Management 605.745.7562 Extension Office 605.745.5133 Health Nurse 605.745.5313 Register of Deeds 605.745.5139 Sheriff 605.745.4444 States Attorney 605.745.3866 Treasurer 605.745.5145 Weed & Pest Supervisor 605.745.5047 Veterans’ Service Officer 605.745.5146
Voting
To register to vote, visit the Fall River County Courthouse Clerk of Courts. You will need to bring your South Dakota Driver’s License/proof of residency.
APPROXIMATE MILEAGE FROM HOT SPRINGS
ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA .................................................110
BADLANDS.......................................................................96
BELLE FOURCHE ..........................................................113
BILLINGS, MONTANA ....................................................376
BLACK HILLS WILD HORSE SANCTUARY ....................15
CASPER, WYOMING .....................................................197
CHADRON, NEBRASKA ..................................................55
CHEYENNE, WYOMING ................................................232
CRAZY HORSE ................................................................37
CUSTER STATE PARK (SOUTH ENTRANCE) .......... 20
CUSTER .......................................................................... 30
DEADWOOD/ LEAD ......................................................87.4
DENVER, COLORADO...................................................330
EDGEMONT .....................................................................24 ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE .................................... 65
FT. LARAMIE.................................................................. 151
FT. ROBINSON, NEBRASKA........................................... 75
KEYSTONE ...................................................................... 54
HILL CITY ......................................................................... 45
MT. RUSHMORE.............................................................. 52
OMAHA, NEBRASKA ..................................................... 577
PIERRE .......................................................................... 225
PINE RIDGE, Martin ....................................................... 110
RAPID CITY...................................................................... 57
SHERIDAN, WYOMING ................................................. 260
SIOUX FALLS................................................................. 398
SPEARFISH ................................................................... 106
STURGIS.......................................................................... 86
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK............................... 392
TOP EMPLOYERS IN THE AREA
VA Medical Center Medical Hot Springs School District Education Fall River Health Services Medical Wind Cave National Park Recreation State Veterans Home Retirement Fall River County Government City of Hot Springs Government Lynn’s Dakotamart Retail Foods The Mammoth Site Education Black Hills Special Services Training Evans Plunge Recreation Sonny’s Super Foods Retail Foods Pine Hills Retirement Community Retirement Angostura State Park Recreation Simon Contractors Construction
VA Medical Center
Fall River County Herald Star ♦ 605.745.3930, or visit online at www.fallrivercountyherald.com SD Dept. of Labor ♦visit/register online at www.sdjobs.org Federal Job Listings ♦ visit www.usajobs.org State of South Dakota Jobs ♦ visit www.sdgov/employment Fall River County Job Listings ♦ visit www.fallriver.sdcounties.org/employment/
Kidney Springs Gazebo
TRANSPORTATION
The community of Hot Springs is small enough that you can walk anywhere in town in about 30 to 40 minutes. The Freedom Trail River Walk runs alongside Fall River which runs through the Historic downtown, flanking Hwy 385 and most businesses.
Air: Rapid City Regional Airport is 62 miles away and offers the nearest commercial air service. Chadron Airport in Chadron, NE, the same distance to the south, also has some flights in and out.
The Hot Springs Municipal Airport is located 6 miles south-east of Hot Springs and has a hard surface with 4,500 feet of runway, including 2 runways with one instrument approach. Day phone is 745.3555.
Bus: Prairie Hills Transit ♦ 1-877- 673-3687 ♦ www.prairiehillstransit.org ♦ 2015 Tumble Weed Trail, Spearfish 57783 ♦ sueames@prairiehillstransit.com Service is provided from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 24 hour notice is needed. Within Hot Springs, the fare is $2.00 one-way and $4.00 round trip. Rapid City trips available on first and third Fridays every month. Fare is $10.00 one-way or $20.00 round trip.
Closest commercial bus transportation is located in Rapid City. Jefferson Lines connects with all major commercial bus providers. Business Line ♦ 605-394-4195; Information Line ♦ 605-393-9924
Highway: Hot Springs is served by State Hwy 385, US Hwy 18, and Hwy 71. The Hwy 79 junction is located 5 miles away and gives four-lane divided access to Rapid City and Interstate 90, 55 miles to the North.
Rail: Rail companies are also prevalent in the area with the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe coming through Edgemont 27 miles to the west. The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern railroad operates on the east side of Fall River County 10 miles away. There are no passenger trains to Hot Springs.
Taxi: There are no Taxi services currently operating in Hot Springs
POSTAL SERVICES
United States Postal Service ♦ 146 North Chicago Street ♦ 605.745.4117
UPS and Fedex pick-up can be scheduled online.
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
The Fall River County Herald Star ♦published every Thursday Hot Springs Public Library ♦ 605.745.3151 ♦ 2005 Library Drive ♦ http://www.hotspringspubliclibrary.com/ Hot Springs Public Library has more than 20,000 volumes and carries more than 90 magazines, 2,000 DVDs, 750 Audio Books and offers wireless access throughout the building. They boast a sun-drenched patio with views of the Seven Sisters mountain range.
Free Wi-Fi Locations
Red Rock River Resort ♦ 605.745.4400 ♦ 603 North River Street Hot Springs Public Library ♦ 605.745.3151 ♦ 2005 Library Drive
Newspapers
The Fall River County Herald Star ♦ 605.745.3930, or visit online at www.fallrivercountyherald.com What Makes Your Water So Special?
The water contains high levels of magnesium and calcium. When absorbed through mineral water, these assimilate into the body and can give relief to arthritis, rheumatism, insomnia, leg cramps and joint pain.
Print and Marketing
The Fall River County Herald Star ♦ (605) 745-3930 ♦ 334 South Chicago, Hot Springs SD 57747 ♦ With offices in both Hot Springs and Edgemont, we are the local newspaper for the communities of Hot Springs, Edgemont, Oelrichs and all parts in between. Distributed by mail to subscribers every Thursday. Also available on news racks beginning Wednesday night. All Seasons Sports & Screen Printing ♦ 605.745.3500 ♦ 707 Baltimore Avenue ♦Custom screen-printing and embroidery on all T-shirts, caps and jackets.
Photography
Splash of Color Photography ♦ 605-745-3131 ♦ 708 Jennings Avenue ♦ www.splashofcolorphotography.com Find us on Facebook! Sayer DaJin ♦ 605-858-1040 ♦ https://www.sayerjadinphotography.com
HEALTHCARE IN HOT SPRINGS
The VA Medical Center has 130 beds and offers care to America’s veterans. Fall River Hospital currently offers 25 beds in its new critical access hospital. For care facilities, the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home has 152 beds for veterans and spouses, Pine Hills Retirement Community has 61 units and Seven Sisters Living Center has 59-beds for nursing care residents. Several rooms provide state-of-the-art lift systems for those residents who lack mobility.
Assisted Living & In-Home Care
Michael J. Fitzmaurice SD State Veterans Home ♦ 605.745.5127 ♦ 2500 Minnekahta Avenue ♦ Providing a comfortable independent living environment with medical support for eligible veterans and their spouses, widows or widowers. Pine Hills Retirement Community ♦ Assisted & Independent Living ♦ 800-503-4508 ♦ 605.745.5555 ♦ 2711 US Hwy 18W www.pinehillsretirement.com ♦ Come Home to Pine Hills! Your Exciting Choice for Retirement Living In A Tranquil, Secure Country Club Style Environment. It is Everything You Want In A Home...And More! Seven Sisters Assisted Living Center ♦ Fall River Hospital & Health Services ♦ 605.745.3159 ♦ 1201 Cascade Road, SR Hwy 71 S. ♦ This Fall River Health Services (FRHS) Long Term Care Unit will provide a state-of-the-art, 59-bed facility for nursing care residents. The facility is conveniently adjacent to the new Fall River Hospital for easy accessibility to all healthcare services needed by the residents and their families.
Chiropractic & Massage
Cascade Chiropractic ♦ Dr. Shannon DeBoer ♦ 605.745.5119 ♦ 711 Albany Avenue ♦ chirosd@hotmail.com www.cascadechiropractic.net Southern Hills Chiropractic ♦ Dr. Ritterbush ♦ 605.745.6262 ♦ 1245 Sherman Street
Dentistry
Massa Dental Clinic ♦ Dr. Donald Massa & Dr. Sally A.K. Clark ♦ 605.745.3975 ♦ 602 Jennings Avenue ♦ Family dentist Peter Sotherland, DDS ♦ 605.745.5776 ♦ 110 North Chicago Street
Exercise Facilities
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs ♦ 605.745.5165 ♦ 1145 N. River Street ♦ info@evansplunge.com ♦ www.evansplunge.com ♦ World’s largest natural warm mineral water indoor swimming pool! Outdoor pool too. Big water slides, Tarzan rings, fun-tubes, pool games, and super spa and fitness center. The Black Hills’ longest running attraction—since 1890. Find us on Facebook! Health4Life Fitness ♦ 605.745.5558 ♦ 1501 Hwy 18 Bypass ♦ Full-Service gym offering the following classes: kettle bells, Zumba, low-impact circuit training, Ping-Pong, and Jujitsu/Martial Arts. Key card entry allows members access to the gym 24/7. Tanning available. Bodies in Motion ♦ Kim Moir ♦ 605.745.4321 ♦ 204 S. Chicago Street ♦ Fitness center with 24/7 keyless secure entry for members. Free weights stack weights, cardio, classes, rock climbing wall, hydro-massage, & tanning
Medical Centers/Hospitals
If you have a medical emergency call 911 for assistance.
Fall River Health Services Hospital and Clinic ♦ 605.745.3159 ♦ 1201 Cascade Road, SR Hwy 71 S.
Fall River Health Services
Seven Sisters Assisted Living Center at Fall River Health Services ♦ 605.745.3460 ♦ 1201 Cascade Road, SR Hwy 71 S.
Monument Health Medical Clinic, Dr. Heather Preuss ♦ 605.745.8050 ♦ 1100 SD71 Ste 101 www.regionalhealth.com
VA Medical Center ♦ 605.745.2000 ♦ 500 N. 5th Street ♦ www.va.gov ♦ VA Black Hills Health Care System provides primary/secondary medical & surgical care along with domiciliary, extended nursing home care and tertiary psychiatric inpatient care services. To learn about volunteer opportunities, contact the Community Affairs office at 605.745.2031 and find out how you can serve those who served.
Mental Health & Counseling
Behavioral Management Systems ♦ 605.745.6222 ♦ 3 Canyonview Circle ♦ www.bmscares.com Black Hills Special Services ♦ 605.745.3408 ♦ 737 University Avenue ♦ Services begin with the creation of individualized service plans, addressing the person’s residential, learning, and vocational & medical needs as well as opportunities for recreation & community participation. EMPOWER Coalition ♦ 605.745.3082 ♦ 646 Jennings Avenue, Suite 1 ♦ www.empowersouthernhills.com Find us on Facebook! Fall River Health Services ♦605.745.8910 ♦1201 Highway 71 South Robert Goldberg ♦ 605.745.2000 ♦ 500 N. 5th Street @ VA Medical Center Hope Counseling Center, Alison Ritterbush ♦ 605.745.5334 ♦ 1245 Sherman Street ♦ Find us on Facebook! SD Dept. of Social Services ♦ 605.745.5100 ♦ 2500 Minnekahta Avenue Total Mind Body Success, Treese Morford-Deboer ♦ 605.430.7111 ♦ http://totalmindbodysuccess.com/ Offers hypnobirthing, behavioral health and nutritional health counseling Youth & Family Services ♦ 605.745.7493 ♦ 346 South Chicago Street
Optometrist
Vision Source, Dallas Wilkinson, OD ♦ 605.745.3175 ♦ 103 N. River Street ♦ www.visionsource-advancedeyecare.net
Pharmacies
Lynn’s Dakotamart Pharmacy ♦ 605.745.3110 or 800.742.6229 ♦ 505 S. 6th Street VA Medical Center Pharmacy ♦ 605.745.2000 ♦ 500 North 5th Street ♦ www.va.gov
Physical Therapists
Fall River Health Services ♦ 605.745.3159 ♦ 1201 Hwy 71 S Battle Mountain Physical Therapy ♦605.745.4761 ♦244 S. Chicago Street
Veterinarians/Animal Care
Battle Mountain Humane Society, No Kill shelter for cats and dogs ♦ 605.890.2385 or 605.745.3999 ♦ 27254 Wind Cave Road ♦ Open by appointment only. Contact us for volunteer opportunities! Barnyard Veterinary Service & Supply ♦ 605.745.6888 ♦ 1705 University Avenue Cheyenne River Animal Hospital ♦ 605.662.7VET (7838) Fall River Veterinary Service ♦ 605.745.3786 ♦ Fall River Road
EDUCATION
Hot Springs School District (2016-17)
Elementary (Pre K-5): 27 Teachers, 398 Students Middle School (6-8): 14 Teachers, 196 Students High School (9-12): 21 Teachers, 283 Students More information under “Youth & Children” Section and www.hssd.k12.sd.us/
Alternative Education Options
Bethesda Lutheran School (Pre K-5): www.gwtc.net/~bethesda/default.htm 1537 Baltimore Avenue ♦ 605.745.6676 ♦ bethesda@gwtc.net
Higher Education
Cornerstone Bible Institute ♦ 605.745.6878 ♦ www.cornerstonebibleinstitute.com/ Community Education of the Black Hills ♦ www.communityeducationclasses.org Western Dakota Technical Institute Satellite Campus ♦ 605-718-2400
Musical Training
Bastian Music Services, Tracy Bastian ♦ 605.890.3475
Black Hills Meat Company ♦ 605.745.4173 ♦ 1041 North River Street Dollar General ♦ 605.745.4410 ♦ 2101 University Avenue Earth Goods Natural Foods ♦ 605.745.7715 ♦ 738 Jennings Avenue Family Dollar ♦ 605.745.5576 ♦ 2244 University Avenue Lynn’s DakotaMart ♦ 605.745.5979 ♦ 505 S. 6th Street Sonny’s SuperFoods ♦ 605.745.5979 ♦ 801 Jensen Hwy/Hwy 385NIG
