Social Security Offices in Big Rapids, Michigan
1 office · Mecosta County
Big Rapids has one Social Security field office, in Mecosta County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 90 nearby communities, and is one of Michigan's 43 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 90
- people in service area
- 127K
- county
- Mecosta County
- to next-nearest city
- 38 mi
The Big Rapids office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Big Rapids. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Big Rapids Social Security office
Visiting a Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Big Rapids office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 90 surrounding communities, the largest is Big Rapids (Charter Township) (3,930 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids (Charter Township), MI | 0.8 mi | 3,930 |
| Green, MI | 5.7 mi | 3,113 |
| Mecosta (Township), MI | 6.1 mi | 2,654 |
| Colfax, MI | 6 mi | 1,885 |
| Richmond, MI | 11.2 mi | 1,676 |
| Austin, MI | 8.8 mi | 1,673 |
| Barton, MI | 8.8 mi | 712 |
| Grant, MI | 8.2 mi | 676 |
| Norwich, MI | 6.9 mi | 553 |
| Goodwell, MI | 8.5 mi | 539 |
| Paris, MI | 5.8 mi | 251 |
| Stanwood, MI | 8 mi | 194 |
…and 78 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Big Rapids Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Big Rapids?
- Big Rapids, Michigan has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids?
- The closest field office outside Big Rapids is in Mt Pleasant, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Big Rapids 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.