Social Security Offices in Saint Joseph, Missouri
1 office
Saint Joseph has one Social Security field office. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 90 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
- 90
- people in service area
- 151K
- to next-nearest city
- 38 mi
The Saint Joseph office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Saint Joseph. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Saint Joseph Social Security office
Visiting a Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Saint Joseph office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 90 surrounding communities, the largest is St. Joseph (71,602 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO | 2.7 mi | 71,602 |
| Savannah, MO | 11.3 mi | 5,048 |
| Washington, MO | 7.7 mi | 2,910 |
| Country Club, MO | 4.8 mi | 2,473 |
| Wathena, MO | 8.2 mi | 1,242 |
| Elwood, MO | 4.3 mi | 1,114 |
| Agency, MO | 9.8 mi | 658 |
| Amazonia, MO | 8.9 mi | 236 |
| Easton, MO | 9.2 mi | 224 |
| Marion, MO | 11.8 mi | 217 |
| Burr Oak, MO | 10.5 mi | 182 |
| Cosby, MO | 8.6 mi | 114 |
…and 78 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Saint Joseph Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Saint Joseph?
- Saint Joseph, Missouri has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph?
- The closest field office outside Saint Joseph is in Kansas City, about 38 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Saint Joseph 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.