Social Security Offices in Hanford, California
1 office · Kings County
Hanford has one Social Security field office, in Kings County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 19 nearby communities, and is one of California's 124 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 19
- people in service area
- 121K
- county
- Kings County
- to next-nearest city
- 21 mi
The Hanford office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Hanford. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Hanford Social Security office
Visiting a Hanford 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 Hanford office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Hanford office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 19 surrounding communities, the largest is Lemoore (27,259 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lemoore, CA | 7.9 mi | 27,259 |
| Kingsburg, CA | 13.7 mi | 12,662 |
| Lemoore Station, CA | 15.2 mi | 6,756 |
| Armona, CA | 3.7 mi | 4,437 |
| Riverdale, CA | 13.9 mi | 2,727 |
| Laton, CA | 7.6 mi | 1,967 |
| Home Garden, CA | 1.8 mi | 1,590 |
| Stratford, CA | 13.8 mi | 771 |
| Traver, CA | 12.5 mi | 702 |
| Grangeville, CA | 3.7 mi | 324 |
| Hardwick, CA | 6.5 mi | 155 |
| Waukena, CA | 15.1 mi | 51 |
…and 7 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Hanford Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Hanford?
- Hanford, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Hanford 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 Hanford 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 Hanford?
- The closest field office outside Hanford is in Visalia, about 21 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Hanford 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.