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Hot Springs, SD vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 2.2% more rainy days than Hot Springs.
- Rapid City has 1.3% less Sunny Days than Hot Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 1.4% worse than Hot Springs
Climate
 Hot Springs, SDRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall181838
 Snowfall303828
 Precipitation7785106
 Sunny229226205
 Avg. July High908586
 Avg. Jan. Low121422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.177
 UV Index54.64.3
 Elevation344832412443

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Reviews for Hot Springs    3 Reviews
Charles F · Hot Springs, SD
Small town living
Over 1 years ago

We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going  More

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Alison  · Hot Springs, SD
A great place to retire!
Over 10 years ago

Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful  More

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Paul · Wichita, KS
A visitor's impression of Hot Springs
Over 14 years ago

This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews
PJ · Amarillo, TX
Don't let the name City deceive you. It's a Town!!
This Year

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Jacob · Eugene, OR
Black Hills are beautiful in summer.
Over 3 years ago

Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Dee · Beverly Hills, CA
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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57701 57702
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