How many Social Security offices are in Poteau?

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

Do I need an appointment at the Poteau 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 Poteau 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 Poteau?

The closest field office outside Poteau is in Ft Smith, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Poteau 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 Poteau, Oklahoma

1 office · Le Flore County

Poteau has one Social Security field office, in Le Flore County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 37 nearby communities, and is one of Oklahoma's 17 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 37
people in service area: 30K
county: Le Flore County
to next-nearest city: 24 mi

The Poteau office on the map

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

The Poteau Social Security office

1306 Tarby Rd Poteau, OK 74953 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (877) 405-7697 View office →

Visiting a Poteau 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.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Poteau office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Shady Point, OK	Poteau office	3.1 mi
Panama, OK	Poteau office	5.7 mi
Cameron, OK	Poteau office	6 mi
Monroe, OK	Poteau office	9.4 mi
Howe, OK	Poteau office	9.8 mi
Wister, OK	Poteau office	10.2 mi
Spiro, OK	Poteau office	10.3 mi
Rock Island, OK	Poteau office	10.7 mi
Bokoshe, OK	Poteau office	11 mi
Cowlington, OK	Poteau office	13.8 mi
Heavener, OK	Poteau office	14.2 mi
Hartford, AR	Poteau office	14.8 mi

Show all 37 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Midland, AR	Poteau office	15.6 mi
Hodgen, OK	Poteau office	17.4 mi
Fanshawe, OK	Poteau office	18.4 mi
Mccurtain, OK	Poteau office	19.7 mi
Keota, OK	Poteau office	20 mi
Brent, OK	Poteau office	21.2 mi
Le Flore, OK	Poteau office	24 mi
Lequire, OK	Poteau office	27.1 mi
Red Oak, OK	Poteau office	27.4 mi
Tamaha, OK	Poteau office	29 mi
Stigler, OK	Poteau office	30.1 mi
Whitesboro, OK	Poteau office	31.3 mi
Waldron, AR	Poteau office	33.3 mi
Talihina, OK	Poteau office	33.5 mi
Whitefield, OK	Poteau office	36.1 mi
Boles, AR	Poteau office	39.3 mi
Acorn, AR	Poteau office	39.4 mi
Albion, OK	Poteau office	40 mi
Mena, AR	Poteau office	41.4 mi
Smithville, OK	Poteau office	43.3 mi
Hatfield, AR	Poteau office	44.3 mi
Cove, AR	Poteau office	47.1 mi
Board Camp, AR	Poteau office	48.8 mi
Vandervoort, AR	Poteau office	51.4 mi
Wickes, AR	Poteau office	57 mi

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Poteau Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Poteau?: Poteau, Oklahoma has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Poteau 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 Poteau 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 Poteau?: The closest field office outside Poteau is in Ft Smith, about 24 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Poteau 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.