| | Hot Springs, SD | Spencer, IA | United States |
| Overall | 82.9 | 76.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.3 | 94.6 | 100 |
| Health | 148.3 | 115.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 77.2 | 46.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $252,900 | $160,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,640.0% | 10,060.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 66.7 | 62.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 73.4 | 98.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Hot Springs 
3 Reviews
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
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
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 Spencer 
2 Reviews
The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without More
Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up. More
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