How many Social Security offices are in West Plains?

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

Do I need an appointment at the West Plains 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 West Plains 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 West Plains?

The closest field office outside West Plains is in Batesville, about 69 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a West Plains 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 West Plains, Missouri

1 office · Howell County

West Plains has one Social Security field office, in Howell County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 44 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: 44
people in service area: 58K
county: Howell County
to next-nearest city: 69 mi

The West Plains office on the map

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

The West Plains Social Security office

1612 Imperial Drive West Plains, MO 65775 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 614-2741 View office →

Visiting a West Plains 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 West Plains office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the West Plains office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 44 surrounding communities, the largest is Mountain View (2,563 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Mountain View, MO	19.7 mi	2,563
Willow Springs, MO	18 mi	2,166
Thayer, MO	24 mi	1,860
Pierce, MO	24.2 mi	472
Sargent, MO	24.1 mi	375
Pomona, MO	8.8 mi	354
Koshkonong, MO	16.2 mi	197
Bakersfield, MO	21.4 mi	187
Brandsville, MO	12 mi	125
Montier, MO	23.5 mi	28
South Fork, MO	9.4 mi	11
Thomasville, MO	19.1 mi	n/a

…and 32 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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West Plains Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in West Plains?: West Plains, Missouri has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the West Plains 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 West Plains 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 West Plains?: The closest field office outside West Plains is in Batesville, about 69 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a West Plains 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.