Yankton Social Security Office
1818 Broadway Ave, Suite 2, Yankton, SD 57078
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Yankton Social Security office is one of 6 field offices in South Dakota, serving Yankton County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Yankton and 231 nearby communities, roughly 67,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Sioux Falls, about 53 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 231
- people in service area
- 67K
- to next-nearest office
- 53 mi
- offices in South Dakota
- 6
- county
- Yankton County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 405-3522
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-605-665-0985
Yankton 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 (877) 405-3522 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 Yankton office
- Note!!!.
- Phone Appointments Preferred.
- We will call the Claimants so they can Avoid Toll Charges.
- The office is located at the south end of Town, 1/2 block N of the Meridian Bridge.
- The office Faces Walnut Avenue and is between 2nd and 3rd Streets on the east side of Walnut.
Yankton office location
Services at the Yankton Social Security office
Staff at the Yankton 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 Yankton office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Yankton office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 231 surrounding communities, the largest is Utica (Township) (850 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Utica (Township), SD | 5.5 mi | 850 |
| Gayville, SD | 11.3 mi | 372 |
| Mission Hill (Township), SD | 5.1 mi | 350 |
| Volin (Township), SD | 10.4 mi | 247 |
| Mission Hill, SD | 6.4 mi | 187 |
| Gayville (Township), SD | 9.6 mi | 187 |
| North Frankfort, SD | 8.4 mi | 169 |
| Walshtown, SD | 10.9 mi | 150 |
| St. Helena, SD | 9.2 mi | 90 |
| Frankfort, SD | 9.2 mi | 89 |
| Utica, SD | 8.3 mi | 70 |
| Aten, SD | 3.9 mi | 21 |
…and 219 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Yankton office
- The Yankton 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 Yankton office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 405-3522 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 405-3522 (TTY 1-605-665-0985), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Yankton, this is the closest office for about 231 surrounding communities, including Aten, Mission Hill (Township), Utica (Township), Mission Hill, Utica. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Sioux Falls, about 53 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.