Social Security Offices in Galesburg, Illinois
1 office · Knox County
Galesburg has one Social Security field office, in Knox County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 111 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
- 111
- people in service area
- 149K
- county
- Knox County
- to next-nearest city
- 39 mi
The Galesburg office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Galesburg. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Galesburg Social Security office
Visiting a Galesburg 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 Galesburg office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Galesburg office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 111 surrounding communities, the largest is Galesburg City (29,712 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg City, IL | 1.6 mi | 29,712 |
| Knox, IL | 5.8 mi | 4,849 |
| Cedar, IL | 9.1 mi | 3,001 |
| Knoxville, IL | 5.9 mi | 2,852 |
| Henderson (Township), IL | 3.8 mi | 1,126 |
| Sparta, IL | 6.1 mi | 1,044 |
| East Galesburg, IL | 3.1 mi | 748 |
| Wataga, IL | 5.8 mi | 729 |
| Coldbrook, IL | 7.5 mi | 426 |
| Galesburg (Township), IL | 4.8 mi | 384 |
| Kelly, IL | 8.1 mi | 365 |
| Henderson, IL | 3.8 mi | 259 |
…and 99 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Galesburg Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Galesburg?
- Galesburg, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Galesburg 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 Galesburg 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 Galesburg?
- The closest field office outside Galesburg is in Rock Island, about 39 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Galesburg 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.