How many Social Security offices are in Joplin?

Joplin, Missouri has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Joplin 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 Joplin 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 Joplin?

The closest field office outside Joplin is in Miami, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Joplin 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 Joplin, Missouri

1 office · Jasper County / Newton County

Joplin has one Social Security field office, in Jasper County / Newton County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 79 nearby communities, and is one of Missouri's 32 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 79
people in service area: 132K
county: Jasper County / Newton County
to next-nearest city: 23 mi

The Joplin office on the map

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

The Joplin Social Security office

4102 S Arizona Ave Joplin, MO 64804 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-7421 View office →

Visiting a Joplin 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 Joplin office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Joplin office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 79 surrounding communities, the largest is Duquesne (2,355 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Duquesne, MO	2.6 mi	2,355
Duenweg, MO	4.7 mi	1,531
Loma Linda, MO	6.8 mi	965
Airport Drive, MO	7 mi	758
Leawood, MO	0.9 mi	627
Shoal Creek Drive, MO	2.1 mi	363
Saginaw, MO	1.5 mi	306
Redings Mill, MO	2.7 mi	163
Shoal Creek Estates, MO	1.9 mi	106
Grand Falls Plaza, MO	3 mi	105
Dennis Acres, MO	1.3 mi	51
Cliff Village, MO	2.3 mi	35

…and 67 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Joplin Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Joplin?: Joplin, Missouri has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Joplin 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 Joplin 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 Joplin?: The closest field office outside Joplin is in Miami, about 23 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Joplin 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.