Council Bluffs, IA Directory 1 Field Office · Independent Directory
Social Security Offices in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 20 Arena Way, Suite 1 (51501).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 75 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
75 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Council Bluffs Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #C49
Checking status…Council Bluffs, IA 51501
20 Arena Way, Suite 1, Council Bluffs, IA 51501Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local Map
Council Bluffs Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Council Bluffs Social Security Office Hours
Standard Weekday Hours (Wed Closes 12:00 PM)
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Wait Times & Holidays
Best Time to Visit Council Bluffs & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
Mon Very busy
Tue Good day
Wed Closes 12 PM
Thu Best day
Fri Moderate
Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures
NOV 11
Veterans Day Wed · Closed
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day Thu · Closed
DEC 25
Christmas Day Fri · Closed
JAN 01
New Year's Day Fri · Closed
JAN 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon · Closed
FEB 15
Washington's Birthday Mon · Closed
Save Time
Can You Skip a Trip to a Council Bluffs Social Security Office?
🟢 Online or Phone
Replacement SSN card · Award letter · Direct deposit🟡 Book Appointment
Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare (1-800-772-1213)🔴 Visit with Originals
First SSN card · Legal name change · Citizenship| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Council Bluffs Visit Notes & Required Originals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace a Social Security card | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online at SSA.gov or by phone | Bring unexpired photo ID only if online replacement is unavailable. |
| Benefit verification (award) letter | 🟢 Instant Online | Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 | No trip to a Council Bluffs office needed unless urgent printed proof is required. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | Can be completed without visiting a Council Bluffs branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Council Bluffs branch or 1-800-772-1213 to book an appointment. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency documents. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 Visit with Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original or certified marriage/court order + unexpired photo ID. |
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security Offices Near Council Bluffs
#1 Closest 10.3 mi
Omaha, NE 68154
604 N 109th Ct
(866) 716-8299 Open →
#2 Closest 51.3 mi
Lincoln, NE 68508
100 Centennial Mall N, Room 240
(866) 593-2880 Open →
#3 Closest 81.2 mi
Creston, IA 50801
906 E Taylor St
(866) 613-2827 Open →
#4 Closest 86.9 mi
Sioux City, IA 51106
3555 Southern Hills Dr
(866) 338-2859 Open →
#5 Closest 120.0 mi
Des Moines, IA 50309
455 Sw 5th St, Ste F
(866) 964-7583 Open →
#6 Closest 124.9 mi
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2315 2nd Ave N
(866) 839-6193 Open →
Local Coverage (75 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Council Bluffs
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Lake, IA | Council Bluffs office | 3.8 mi |
| Crescent, IA | Council Bluffs office | 9.0 mi |
| Weston, IA | Council Bluffs office | 10.5 mi |
| Mineola, IA | Council Bluffs office | 12.2 mi |
| McClelland, IA | Council Bluffs office | 12.7 mi |
| Underwood, IA | Council Bluffs office | 14.7 mi |
| Treynor, IA | Council Bluffs office | 14.8 mi |
| Glenwood, IA | Council Bluffs office | 15.4 mi |
| Silver City, IA | Council Bluffs office | 15.8 mi |
| Pacific Junction, IA | Council Bluffs office | 15.9 mi |
| Bentley, IA | Council Bluffs office | 16.9 mi |
| Loveland, IA | Council Bluffs office | 18.0 mi |
| Neola, IA | Council Bluffs office | 20.5 mi |
| Missouri Valley, IA | Council Bluffs office | 22.3 mi |
| Malvern, IA | Council Bluffs office | 22.7 mi |
| California Junction, IA | Council Bluffs office | 22.9 mi |
| Minden, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.2 mi |
| Macedonia, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.4 mi |
| Carson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.5 mi |
| Bartlett, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.8 mi |
Show all 75 nearby places around Council Bluffs (+55 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 24.9 mi |
| Hastings, IA | Council Bluffs office | 25.3 mi |
| Oakland, IA | Council Bluffs office | 26.2 mi |
| Tabor, IA | Council Bluffs office | 26.2 mi |
| Modale, IA | Council Bluffs office | 27.1 mi |
| Logan, IA | Council Bluffs office | 28.7 mi |
| Persia, IA | Council Bluffs office | 28.9 mi |
| Shelby, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.5 mi |
| Emerson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.6 mi |
| Hancock, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.6 mi |
| Thurman, IA | Council Bluffs office | 29.8 mi |
| Randolph, IA | Council Bluffs office | 30.4 mi |
| Magnolia, IA | Council Bluffs office | 31.5 mi |
| Avoca, IA | Council Bluffs office | 33.4 mi |
| Mondamin, IA | Council Bluffs office | 33.4 mi |
| Anderson, IA | Council Bluffs office | 33.7 mi |
| Percival, IA | Council Bluffs office | 33.8 mi |
| Tennant, IA | Council Bluffs office | 33.8 mi |
| Portsmouth, IA | Council Bluffs office | 34.4 mi |
| Imogene, IA | Council Bluffs office | 34.6 mi |
| Woodbine, IA | Council Bluffs office | 35.7 mi |
| Sidney, IA | Council Bluffs office | 36.3 mi |
| Corley, IA | Council Bluffs office | 37.4 mi |
| Red Oak, IA | Council Bluffs office | 38.0 mi |
| Elliott, IA | Council Bluffs office | 38.4 mi |
| Walnut, IA | Council Bluffs office | 39.0 mi |
| Griswold, IA | Council Bluffs office | 39.1 mi |
| Coburg, IA | Council Bluffs office | 39.3 mi |
| River Sioux, IA | Council Bluffs office | 39.9 mi |
| Little Sioux, IA | Council Bluffs office | 40.1 mi |
| Panama, IA | Council Bluffs office | 40.1 mi |
| Harlan, IA | Council Bluffs office | 40.8 mi |
| Pisgah, IA | Council Bluffs office | 41.0 mi |
| Essex, IA | Council Bluffs office | 41.4 mi |
| Riverton, IA | Council Bluffs office | 41.6 mi |
| Farragut, IA | Council Bluffs office | 41.7 mi |
| Westphalia, IA | Council Bluffs office | 42.1 mi |
| Shenandoah, IA | Council Bluffs office | 42.8 mi |
| Marne, IA | Council Bluffs office | 43.1 mi |
| Earling, IA | Council Bluffs office | 44.6 mi |
| Dunlap, IA | Council Bluffs office | 45.0 mi |
| Hamburg, IA | Council Bluffs office | 45.3 mi |
| Kirkman, IA | Council Bluffs office | 46.9 mi |
| Jacksonville, IA | Council Bluffs office | 47.6 mi |
| Defiance, IA | Council Bluffs office | 49.6 mi |
| Elk Horn, IA | Council Bluffs office | 49.6 mi |
| Kimballton, IA | Council Bluffs office | 50.2 mi |
| Dow City, IA | Council Bluffs office | 51.9 mi |
| Irwin, IA | Council Bluffs office | 52.1 mi |
| Coin, IA | Council Bluffs office | 52.8 mi |
| Buck Grove, IA | Council Bluffs office | 53.6 mi |
| Northboro, IA | Council Bluffs office | 53.6 mi |
| Arion, IA | Council Bluffs office | 53.9 mi |
| Manilla, IA | Council Bluffs office | 56.6 mi |
| Aspinwall, IA | Council Bluffs office | 60.8 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Council Bluffs Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Council Bluffs, IA?
Council Bluffs has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 20 Arena Way, Suite 1 (51501).
What are the published hours for Council Bluffs Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Council Bluffs field office is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.
What is the closest alternative Social Security office outside Council Bluffs?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Omaha, NE (10.3 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Council Bluffs Social Security office?
Yes, most in-person tasks require an appointment. Call the direct branch phone number listed above or 1-800-772-1213 before visiting. Start online services at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.
Is this an official SSA page?
No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government instructions.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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