Social Security Offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 office · Calcasieu Parish County
Lake Charles has one Social Security field office, in Calcasieu Parish County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 26 nearby communities, and is one of Louisiana's 21 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 26
- people in service area
- 84K
- county
- Calcasieu Parish County
- to next-nearest city
- 49 mi
The Lake Charles office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Lake Charles. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Lake Charles Social Security office
Visiting a Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Lake Charles office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 26 surrounding communities, the largest is Sulphur (20,641 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur, LA | 9.5 mi | 20,641 |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 7 mi | 10,352 |
| Prien, LA | 3.5 mi | 8,469 |
| Carlyss, LA | 9.5 mi | 5,185 |
| Westlake, LA | 3.1 mi | 4,686 |
| Iowa, LA | 12.6 mi | 3,180 |
| DeQuincy, LA | 21.1 mi | 2,939 |
| Hackberry, LA | 16.1 mi | 1,315 |
| Hayes, LA | 19.2 mi | 654 |
| Gillis, LA | 11.7 mi | 587 |
| Fenton, LA | 21.3 mi | 224 |
| Lacassine, LA | 18 mi | 57 |
…and 14 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Lake Charles Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Lake Charles?
- Lake Charles, Louisiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?
- The closest field office outside Lake Charles is in Port Arthur, about 49 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Lake Charles 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.