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Hot Springs, SD vs Pierre, SD

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- Job Growth in Pierre has been positive.
- Pierre has 1.7% more unemployment than Hot Springs.
- Pierre job growth has increased by 1.9% in the past 10 years.
 Hot Springs, SDPierre, SDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.5%  Unlock6.3%
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 Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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