La Grande Social Security Office
2205 Cove Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The La Grande Social Security office is one of 16 field offices in Oregon, serving Union County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of La Grande and 25 nearby communities, roughly 26,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Pendleton, about 41 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 25
- people in service area
- 26K
- to next-nearest office
- 41 mi
- offices in Oregon
- 16
- county
- Union County
Phone
- Local:
- (888) 810-7611
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
La Grande office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (888) 810-7611 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the La Grande office
From I 84 go south on Island, turn left on Portland, office on left, corner of Cove and Portland, next to Senior Center.
La Grande office location
Services at the La Grande Social Security office
Staff at the La Grande office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the La Grande office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the La Grande office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 25 surrounding communities, the largest is Union (2,129 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Union, OR | 13.1 mi | 2,129 |
| Enterprise, OR | 39.4 mi | 2,099 |
| Elgin, OR | 18.2 mi | 1,694 |
| Island City, OR | 1.9 mi | 1,135 |
| Wallowa, OR | 31.5 mi | 819 |
| Cove, OR | 13.3 mi | 612 |
| North Powder, OR | 21.9 mi | 496 |
| Haines, OR | 29.4 mi | 380 |
| Imbler, OR | 10.8 mi | 244 |
| Lostine, OR | 33.4 mi | 243 |
| Summerville, OR | 11.8 mi | 119 |
| Granite, OR | 39.4 mi | 30 |
…and 13 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the La Grande office
- The La Grande office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the La Grande office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (888) 810-7611 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (888) 810-7611 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides La Grande, this is the closest office for about 25 surrounding communities, including Island City, Imbler, Summerville, Union, Cove. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Pendleton, about 41 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.