8 Welcoming Towns To Retire In South Dakota

Although a retire can enjoy the view of an ice-capped mountain, no words can capture the experience of retiring next to the water. Fortunately, Hot Springs is big on water; it is right there in the name. There is the small but beautiful Cold Brook Reservoir, perfect for swimming and boating — and the aptly named Hidden Lake — where one can lounge, camp, soak in some sun, or just spin around in a canoe. Still on the water theme, there is the Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, the world’s largest natural warm water indoor pool. Other highlights worth noting include Angostura Reservoir as well as Hot Springs Waterfall, located right in town. Wait for the most exciting part: Hot Springs residents aged 60 and above comprise 44% of the town’s population. Think of a big, loving family. And if under the weather, Fall River Health Services is right at your doorstep. No need to endure 3 hours on an empty road. That said, the median listing home price in Hot Springs was $510,000 in July 2024. Whoever said the best things in life are free was not thinking about Hot Springs, South Dakota.