Social Security Offices in La Crosse, Wisconsin
1 office · La Crosse County
La Crosse has one Social Security field office, in La Crosse County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 138 nearby communities, and is one of Wisconsin's 26 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 138
- people in service area
- 198K
- county
- La Crosse County
- to next-nearest city
- 26 mi
The La Crosse office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in La Crosse. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The La Crosse Social Security office
Visiting a La Crosse 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 La Crosse office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the La Crosse office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 138 surrounding communities, the largest is Onalaska (18,824 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Onalaska, WI | 5.2 mi | 18,824 |
| La Crescent, WI | 3.2 mi | 5,274 |
| Shelby, WI | 4.3 mi | 4,790 |
| French Island, WI | 3.4 mi | 4,318 |
| Campbell, WI | 5.8 mi | 4,236 |
| Medary, WI | 4.3 mi | 1,597 |
| La Crescent (Township), WI | 4.5 mi | 1,123 |
| Brownsville, WI | 8.1 mi | 562 |
| Hokah, WI | 6 mi | 555 |
| Hokah (Township), WI | 4.3 mi | 443 |
| Dresbach (Township), WI | 6.3 mi | 406 |
| Dresbach, WI | 7.6 mi | 256 |
…and 126 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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La Crosse Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in La Crosse?
- La Crosse, Wisconsin has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse?
- The closest field office outside La Crosse is in Winona, about 26 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a La Crosse 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.