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Johnson Siding, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
671 Population 179/sq mi density
$100,972 Median Income $42,997 per capita
$432,800 Home Value $343,101 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,007 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,972 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$432,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson Siding has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,289 ft (1,307 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates44.0846°N, 103.4380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportEllsworth Afb (RCA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

Sep 25, 2009 15 km E of Alzada, Montana M4.2 121 km
Jan 28, 1990 8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M4.0 114 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 125 km
Feb 6, 1996 13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota M3.7 26 km
Mar 9, 2025 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota M3.6 47 km
Dec 12, 2013 10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota M3.5 31 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 89 km
Mar 2, 1990 7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M3.2 115 km
Feb 7, 2007 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota M3.1 69 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 125 km
Jun 29, 2024 22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M3.0 51 km
Jan 16, 2012 25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M3.0 75 km
Jun 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M2.9 61 km
Mar 10, 2011 22 km N of Van Tassell, Wyoming M2.9 146 km
Mar 18, 1994 4 km SSW of Hot Springs, South Dakota M2.8 76 km
Jan 5, 2004 28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M2.8 70 km
Apr 4, 2024 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota M2.8 114 km
Jul 17, 2016 15 km NNE of Oelrichs, South Dakota M2.8 89 km
Sep 5, 1993 4 km NNW of Central City, South Dakota M2.7 45 km
Jun 16, 2021 15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota M2.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1993 EF3 58 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 18, 1965 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 12, 1965 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 6, 2020 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 6, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 19, 2015 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 12, 1993 EF2 36 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF2 20 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 28, 1972 EF2 56 km 0
May 26, 1972 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 23, 1969 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 14, 1969 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF2 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JASPER (82,298 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 JASPER 82,298 46 km
2012 OIL CREEK 63,182 70 km
2017 LEGION LAKE 54,868 46 km
1985 FLINT HILLS 21,062 84 km
2016 FREEMAN 19,121 90 km
2003 RED POINT 18,057 70 km
2012 HAY CANYON 17,815 94 km
1988 GALENA 16,936 34 km
2002 BATTLE CREEK 15,034 20 km
1990 SWEDLUND 14,673 44 km
2016 INDIAN CANYON 13,791 98 km
2001 ELK MOUNTAIN 2 13,758 64 km
2001 ROGERS SHACK 11,794 58 km
2002 GRIZZLY GULCH 11,487 36 km
2001 WEST HELL CANYON 11,097 82 km
2007 ALABAUGH 10,650 81 km
2012 WHITE DRAW 9,297 80 km
1985 SEVEN SISTERS 8,465 79 km
2000 FLAGPOLE MOUNTAIN 7,703 86 km
2012 MYRTLE 7,645 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in

Johnson Siding has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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