Social Security Offices in Council Bluffs, Iowa
1 office ยท Pottawattamie County
Council Bluffs has one Social Security field office, in Pottawattamie County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 57 nearby communities, and is one of Iowa's 17 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 57
- people in service area
- 610K
- county
- Pottawattamie County
- to next-nearest city
- 10 mi
The Council Bluffs office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Council Bluffs. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Council Bluffs Social Security office
Visiting a Council Bluffs 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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Council Bluffs office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Lake, IA | Council Bluffs office | 3.9 mi |
| Bellevue, NE | Council Bluffs office | 6.9 mi |
| Offutt AFB, NE | Council Bluffs office | 8.2 mi |
| Crescent, IA | Council Bluffs office | 9 mi |
| Weston, IA | Council Bluffs office | 10.6 mi |
| La Platte, NE | Council Bluffs office | 11.3 mi |
| Mineola, IA | Council Bluffs office | 12.1 mi |
| McClelland, IA | Council Bluffs office | 12.6 mi |
| Treynor, IA | Council Bluffs office | 14.5 mi |
| Underwood, IA | Council Bluffs office | 15.2 mi |
| Glenwood, IA | Council Bluffs office | 15.3 mi |
| Plattsmouth, NE | Council Bluffs office | 15.6 mi |
Show all 55 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Junction, IA | Council Bluffs office | 15.8 mi |
| Silver City, IA | Council Bluffs office | 15.8 mi |
| Bentley, IA | Council Bluffs office | 17.1 mi |
| Loveland, IA | Council Bluffs office | 18 mi |
| Neola, IA | Council Bluffs office | 20.5 mi |
| Missouri Valley, IA | Council Bluffs office | 22.1 mi |
| Murray, NE | Council Bluffs office | 22.3 mi |
| Malvern, IA | Council Bluffs office | 22.7 mi |
| Minden, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.1 mi |
| Macedonia, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.4 mi |
| Carson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.6 mi |
| Bartlett, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.8 mi |
| Henderson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.9 mi |
| Hastings, IA | Council Bluffs office | 25.2 mi |
| Oakland, IA | Council Bluffs office | 26.2 mi |
| Tabor, IA | Council Bluffs office | 26.2 mi |
| Logan, IA | Council Bluffs office | 28.6 mi |
| Nehawka, NE | Council Bluffs office | 28.6 mi |
| Persia, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29 mi |
| Hancock, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.4 mi |
| Shelby, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.5 mi |
| Emerson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.7 mi |
| Thurman, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.8 mi |
| Randolph, IA | Council Bluffs office | 30.3 mi |
| Avoca, IA | Council Bluffs office | 33.2 mi |
| Anderson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 33.6 mi |
| Percival, IA | Council Bluffs office | 34 mi |
| Tennant, IA | Council Bluffs office | 34 mi |
| Portsmouth, IA | Council Bluffs office | 34.5 mi |
| Imogene, IA | Council Bluffs office | 34.6 mi |
| Woodbine, IA | Council Bluffs office | 36 mi |
| Sidney, IA | Council Bluffs office | 36.1 mi |
| Corley, IA | Council Bluffs office | 37.5 mi |
| Red Oak, IA | Council Bluffs office | 38.1 mi |
| Elliott, IA | Council Bluffs office | 38.3 mi |
| Walnut, IA | Council Bluffs office | 38.5 mi |
| Nebraska City, NE | Council Bluffs office | 38.8 mi |
| Griswold, IA | Council Bluffs office | 39.2 mi |
| Coburg, IA | Council Bluffs office | 39.4 mi |
| Essex, IA | Council Bluffs office | 41.3 mi |
| Farragut, IA | Council Bluffs office | 41.6 mi |
| Riverton, IA | Council Bluffs office | 41.6 mi |
| Marne, IA | Council Bluffs office | 43.1 mi |
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Council Bluffs Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Council Bluffs?
- Council Bluffs, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs?
- The closest field office outside Council Bluffs is in Omaha, about 10 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Council Bluffs 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.