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Hot Springs, SD vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs spends 7.3% more per student than Hot Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.4% higher in Manitou Springs than in Hot Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 7.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hot Springs
 Hot Springs, SDManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,704  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor628  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for Hot Springs    3 Reviews

Over 2 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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Over 11 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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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 Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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