Desert Hot Springs is a city located in Riverside County, California, within the United States. It is situated in the Coachella Valley geographic region and is frequently referred to by its initials, DHS.
The city has experienced significant growth since the 1970s, during which time it had a population of only 2,700 residents. According to the 2020 census, the population reached 32,512, an increase from 25,938 recorded in the 2010 census.