Social Security Offices in Mount Vernon, Illinois
1 office · Jefferson County
Mount Vernon has one Social Security field office, in Jefferson County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 125 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
- 125
- people in service area
- 165K
- county
- Jefferson County
- to next-nearest city
- 29 mi
The Mount Vernon office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Mount Vernon. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Mount Vernon Social Security office
Visiting a Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Mount Vernon office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 125 surrounding communities, the largest is Mount Vernon (Township) (12,397 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon (Township), IL | 2.4 mi | 12,397 |
| Shiloh, IL | 4.8 mi | 6,556 |
| Dodds, IL | 4.5 mi | 2,693 |
| Webber, IL | 8 mi | 2,121 |
| Rome, IL | 8.7 mi | 1,642 |
| Field, IL | 8.1 mi | 1,490 |
| McClellan, IL | 6.3 mi | 1,205 |
| Pendleton, IL | 9 mi | 1,141 |
| Woodlawn, IL | 7.4 mi | 607 |
| Dix, IL | 8.8 mi | 460 |
| Bonnie, IL | 8 mi | 370 |
| Opdyke, IL | 7.1 mi | 303 |
…and 113 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Mount Vernon Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Mount Vernon?
- Mount Vernon, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
- The closest field office outside Mount Vernon is in West Frankfort, about 29 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Mount Vernon 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.