La Crosse Social Security Office
210 7th St S, Ste 100, La Crosse, WI 54601
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The La Crosse Social Security office is one of 26 field offices in Wisconsin, serving La Crosse County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of La Crosse and 138 nearby communities, roughly 198,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Winona, about 26 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 138
- people in service area
- 198K
- to next-nearest office
- 26 mi
- offices in Wisconsin
- 26
- county
- La Crosse County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 770-2345
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
La Crosse 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 (866) 770-2345 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 Crosse office
The office is on the first floor of the building on 7th Street between King and Cass Streets (next to Pizza Doctors).
La Crosse office location
Services at the La Crosse Social Security office
Staff at the La Crosse 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 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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Frequently asked questions about the La Crosse office
- The La Crosse 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 Crosse office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 770-2345 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 770-2345 (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 Crosse, this is the closest office for about 138 surrounding communities, including La Crescent, French Island, Hokah (Township), Medary, Shelby. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Winona, about 26 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.