Social Security Offices in Rapid City, South Dakota
1 office · Pennington County
Rapid City has one Social Security field office, in Pennington County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 192 nearby communities, and is one of South Dakota's 6 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 192
- people in service area
- 115K
- county
- Pennington County
- to next-nearest city
- 156 mi
The Rapid City office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Rapid City. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Rapid City Social Security office
Visiting a Rapid City 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 Rapid City office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Rapid City office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 192 surrounding communities, the largest is Box Elder (12,310 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Box Elder, SD | 6.5 mi | 12,310 |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 4.5 mi | 8,553 |
| Blackhawk, SD | 5.6 mi | 3,029 |
| Summerset, SD | 8.7 mi | 3,027 |
| Colonial Pine Hills, SD | 8.6 mi | 2,720 |
| Green Valley, SD | 7.1 mi | 1,252 |
| Ashland Heights, SD | 4.6 mi | 1,082 |
| Wonderland Homes, SD | 9.2 mi | 1,070 |
| Piedmont, SD | 12.3 mi | 965 |
| Johnson Siding, SD | 11.3 mi | 658 |
| Keystone, SD | 17.8 mi | 246 |
| Caputa, SD | 13.9 mi | n/a |
…and 180 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Rapid City Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Rapid City?
- Rapid City, South Dakota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Rapid City 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
- The closest field office outside Rapid City is in Scottsbluff, about 156 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Rapid City 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.