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.

Towns served by the Poteau office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Poteau office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 37 surrounding communities, the largest is Heavener (2,997 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Heavener, OK	14.2 mi	2,997
Spiro, OK	10.3 mi	2,122
Panama, OK	5.7 mi	1,285
Wister, OK	10.2 mi	1,047
Shady Point, OK	3.1 mi	984
Rock Island, OK	10.7 mi	732
Howe, OK	9.8 mi	625
Hartford, OK	14.8 mi	501
Bokoshe, OK	11 mi	400
Cameron, OK	6 mi	326
Monroe, OK	9.4 mi	169
Cowlington, OK	13.8 mi	105

…and 25 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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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.