Social Security Offices in Forrest City, Arkansas
1 office · St. Francis County
Forrest City has one Social Security field office, in St. Francis County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 29 nearby communities, and is one of Arkansas's 16 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 29
- people in service area
- 25K
- county
- St. Francis County
- to next-nearest city
- 34 mi
The Forrest City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Forrest City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Forrest City Social Security office
Visiting a Forrest City office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Forrest City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Forrest City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 29 surrounding communities, the largest is Wynne (8,274 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wynne, AR | 12.7 mi | 8,274 |
| Marianna, AR | 18.5 mi | 3,597 |
| Hughes, AR | 18.2 mi | 1,018 |
| Parkin, AR | 19.1 mi | 779 |
| Madison, AR | 3.4 mi | 731 |
| Palestine, AR | 8.7 mi | 489 |
| Caldwell, AR | 3.4 mi | 436 |
| Vanndale, AR | 18.8 mi | 369 |
| Colt, AR | 6.6 mi | 286 |
| Widener, AR | 5.1 mi | 204 |
| Goodwin, AR | 15.7 mi | 181 |
| Haynes, AR | 10.4 mi | 120 |
…and 17 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Forrest City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Forrest City?
- Forrest City, Arkansas has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Forrest City office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Forrest City Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Forrest City?
- The closest field office outside Forrest City is in West Memphis, about 34 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Forrest City office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.