Social Security Offices in Alton, Illinois
1 office · Madison County
Alton has one Social Security field office, in Madison County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 65 nearby communities, and is one of Illinois's 47 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 65
- people in service area
- 270K
- county
- Madison County
- to next-nearest city
- 9.3 mi
The Alton office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Alton. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Alton Social Security office
Visiting a Alton 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 Alton office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Alton office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 65 surrounding communities, the largest is Wood River (Township) (29,995 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River (Township), IL | 6 mi | 29,995 |
| Alton (Township), IL | 2.1 mi | 25,422 |
| Godfrey, IL | 4.3 mi | 17,729 |
| Wood River, IL | 5.3 mi | 10,386 |
| Bethalto, IL | 8 mi | 9,359 |
| East Alton, IL | 4.2 mi | 5,790 |
| Rosewood Heights, IL | 5.5 mi | 3,990 |
| Foster, IL | 6.8 mi | 3,914 |
| South Roxana, IL | 8 mi | 1,896 |
| Roxana, IL | 6.7 mi | 1,452 |
| Hartford, IL | 6.4 mi | 1,189 |
| West Alton, IL | 2.7 mi | 356 |
…and 53 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Alton Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Alton?
- Alton, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Alton 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 Alton 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 Alton?
- The closest field office outside Alton is in Florissant, about 9.3 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Alton 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.