Social Security Offices in Ruston, Louisiana
1 office · Lincoln Parish County
Ruston has one Social Security field office, in Lincoln Parish County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 20 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
- 20
- people in service area
- 22K
- county
- Lincoln Parish County
- to next-nearest city
- 30 mi
The Ruston office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Ruston. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Ruston Social Security office
Visiting a Ruston 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 Ruston office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Ruston office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 20 surrounding communities, the largest is Grambling (5,095 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Grambling, LA | 6.1 mi | 5,095 |
| Arcadia, LA | 17.9 mi | 2,657 |
| Bernice, LA | 18.9 mi | 1,337 |
| Choudrant, LA | 5.9 mi | 994 |
| Dubach, LA | 10.6 mi | 898 |
| Simsboro, LA | 10.3 mi | 796 |
| Chatham, LA | 19.4 mi | 479 |
| Vienna, LA | 3.4 mi | 475 |
| Calhoun, LA | 15.1 mi | 265 |
| Quitman, LA | 15.3 mi | 155 |
| Eros, LA | 15.5 mi | 127 |
| Downsville, LA | 12.8 mi | 119 |
…and 8 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Ruston Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Ruston?
- Ruston, Louisiana has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Ruston 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 Ruston 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 Ruston?
- The closest field office outside Ruston is in Monroe, about 30 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Ruston 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.