How many Social Security offices are in Watertown?

Watertown, South Dakota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown?

The closest field office outside Watertown is in Huron, about 66 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Watertown 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 Watertown, South Dakota

1 office · Codington County

Watertown has one Social Security field office, in Codington County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 244 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: 244
people in service area: 84K
county: Codington County
to next-nearest city: 66 mi

The Watertown office on the map

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

The Watertown Social Security office

514 Jenson Ave SE Watertown, SD 57201 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 737-1763 View office →

Visiting a Watertown 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 Watertown office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Watertown office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 244 surrounding communities, the largest is Pelican (749 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Pelican, SD	5.4 mi	749
Lake, SD	5.3 mi	665
Sheridan, SD	4.1 mi	478
Elmira, SD	4.3 mi	441
Kranzburg (Township), SD	8.5 mi	313
Kampeska, SD	10.8 mi	311
Oxford, SD	10.5 mi	299
Rauville, SD	8.9 mi	284
Castlewood (Township), SD	8.5 mi	244
Kranzburg, SD	9.3 mi	168
Richland, SD	11 mi	150
Waverly, SD	10.1 mi	51

…and 232 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Watertown Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Watertown?: Watertown, South Dakota has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown?: The closest field office outside Watertown is in Huron, about 66 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Watertown 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.