How many Social Security offices are in Fort Dodge?

Fort Dodge, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge?

The closest field office outside Fort Dodge is in Ames, about 44 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Fort Dodge 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.

Social Security Offices in Fort Dodge, Iowa

1 office · Webster County

Fort Dodge has one Social Security field office, in Webster County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 61 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: 61
people in service area: 45K
county: Webster County
to next-nearest city: 44 mi

The Fort Dodge office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Fort Dodge. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Fort Dodge Social Security office

2315 2nd Ave N Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 839-6193 View office →

Visiting a Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Fort Dodge office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 61 surrounding communities, the largest is Dakota City (769 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Dakota City, IA	14.9 mi	769
Coalville, IA	4.8 mi	645
Badger, IA	7.4 mi	544
Otho, IA	5.8 mi	428
Lehigh, IA	11.7 mi	401
Duncombe, IA	9.1 mi	380
Callender, IA	12.1 mi	371
Thor, IA	13.8 mi	184
Barnum, IA	10.2 mi	178
Moorland, IA	8.1 mi	176
Clare, IA	10.7 mi	136
Vincent, IA	9.4 mi	128

…and 49 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Fort Dodge Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Fort Dodge?: Fort Dodge, Iowa has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge?: The closest field office outside Fort Dodge is in Ames, about 44 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Fort Dodge 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.