The Town FilesJohnson Siding, South Dakota
Community in Pennington County · population 614 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $471,700
- Household income
- $102,716
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 52.7
Johnson Siding is a community of 614 people in Pennington County, South Dakota. The median home is worth $471,700, above the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of South Dakota towns, better for retirees than 89% of South Dakota towns, more upscale than 82% of South Dakota towns.
How Johnson Siding ranks
Percentile among South Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnson Siding is worth $471,700, above the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $102,716, which is more affordable than 6% of South Dakota towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnson Siding | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $471,700 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | — | $785 |
| Median household income | $102,716 | $66,086 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.0% | — |
Who lives in Johnson Siding
| People | Johnson Siding | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.1% | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 17.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Johnson Siding
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 21.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.9 inches of snow (typical South Dakota town: 39.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 190 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnson Siding since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical South Dakota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 23, 1966 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 493 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 8, 2020.
Severe weather in Pennington County since 1996
Pennington County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4903: Straight-Line Winds |
| October 4, 2021 | Fire | FM-5418: Auburn Fire |
| March 29, 2021 | Fire | FM-5384: Schroeder Fire |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pennington County
Pennington County had 62,114 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,286 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Johnson Siding itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Johnson Siding
- Blackhawk, SD6.9 mi · 3,026 people · home $273,300
- Colonial Pine Hills, SD7.8 mi · 1,903 people · home $406,500
- Summerset, SD8.9 mi · 2,972 people · home $368,300
- Wonderland Homes, SD9.5 mi · 718 people · home $264,900
- Piedmont, SD9.8 mi · 971 people · home $324,200
- Rapid City, SD11.0 mi · 74,703 people · home $299,400
- Hill City, SD12.4 mi · 872 people · home $286,200
- Rapid Valley, SD15.7 mi · 8,098 people · home $255,500
Johnson Siding questions
Is Johnson Siding, South Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnson Siding scores better for retirees than 89% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 80%. 32.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.7).
How much does a house cost in Johnson Siding?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnson Siding is valued at $471,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,716, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Johnson Siding?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.6 inches of precipitation a year and 60.9 inches of snow.
Does Johnson Siding get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnson Siding since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 23, 1966. The typical South Dakota town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)