Social Security Offices in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1207 Network Centre Dr, Suite 2 (62401).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 81 nearby towns.
Effingham Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #521
Checking status…Effingham, IL 62401
1207 Network Centre Dr, Suite 2, Effingham, IL 62401Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Effingham Social Security Office Map
Effingham 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
Best Time to Visit Effingham & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
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Can You Skip a Trip to a Effingham 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 | Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Effingham branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Effingham 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. |
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Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Effingham
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teutopolis, IL | Effingham office | 2.6 mi |
| Sigel, IL | Effingham office | 5.7 mi |
| Shumway, IL | Effingham office | 7.4 mi |
| Montrose, IL | Effingham office | 8.0 mi |
| Watson, IL | Effingham office | 8.6 mi |
| Dieterich, IL | Effingham office | 9.7 mi |
| Stewardson, IL | Effingham office | 9.9 mi |
| Neoga, IL | Effingham office | 12.8 mi |
| Wheeler, IL | Effingham office | 13.1 mi |
| Altamont, IL | Effingham office | 13.4 mi |
| Mason, IL | Effingham office | 14.3 mi |
| Beecher City, IL | Effingham office | 14.4 mi |
| Strasburg, IL | Effingham office | 15.0 mi |
| Jewett, IL | Effingham office | 15.7 mi |
| Edgewood, IL | Effingham office | 17.2 mi |
| Toledo, IL | Effingham office | 17.5 mi |
| Trilla, IL | Effingham office | 18.4 mi |
| Cowden, IL | Effingham office | 19.3 mi |
| St. Elmo, IL | Effingham office | 19.5 mi |
| Hidalgo, IL | Effingham office | 20.1 mi |
Show all 81 nearby places around Effingham (+61 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill, IL | Effingham office | 20.3 mi |
| Windsor, IL | Effingham office | 20.6 mi |
| Greenup, IL | Effingham office | 20.8 mi |
| La Clede, IL | Effingham office | 20.9 mi |
| Gays, IL | Effingham office | 21.6 mi |
| Janesville, IL | Effingham office | 21.8 mi |
| Iola, IL | Effingham office | 22.2 mi |
| Newton, IL | Effingham office | 22.2 mi |
| Lerna, IL | Effingham office | 22.6 mi |
| Lakewood, IL | Effingham office | 23.5 mi |
| Shelbyville, IL | Effingham office | 23.5 mi |
| Mattoon, IL | Effingham office | 24.5 mi |
| Herrick, IL | Effingham office | 25.2 mi |
| Brownstown, IL | Effingham office | 25.4 mi |
| Farina, IL | Effingham office | 25.9 mi |
| Louisville, IL | Effingham office | 26.0 mi |
| St. Peter, IL | Effingham office | 26.0 mi |
| Yale, IL | Effingham office | 26.9 mi |
| Sailor Springs, IL | Effingham office | 27.8 mi |
| Allenville, IL | Effingham office | 28.5 mi |
| Tower Hill, IL | Effingham office | 28.6 mi |
| Willow Hill, IL | Effingham office | 28.9 mi |
| Charleston, IL | Effingham office | 29.9 mi |
| Ste. Marie, IL | Effingham office | 30.6 mi |
| Casey, IL | Effingham office | 30.9 mi |
| West Liberty, IL | Effingham office | 31.1 mi |
| Kinmundy, IL | Effingham office | 31.3 mi |
| Ramsey, IL | Effingham office | 31.4 mi |
| Dundas, IL | Effingham office | 31.9 mi |
| Oconee, IL | Effingham office | 32.6 mi |
| Clay City, IL | Effingham office | 33.2 mi |
| Humboldt, IL | Effingham office | 33.5 mi |
| Vandalia, IL | Effingham office | 33.6 mi |
| Oblong, IL | Effingham office | 34.4 mi |
| Noble, IL | Effingham office | 35.0 mi |
| Westfield, IL | Effingham office | 35.4 mi |
| Martinsville, IL | Effingham office | 36.9 mi |
| Bingham, IL | Effingham office | 37.0 mi |
| Olney, IL | Effingham office | 37.3 mi |
| Annapolis, IL | Effingham office | 37.9 mi |
| Ashmore, IL | Effingham office | 37.9 mi |
| Stoy, IL | Effingham office | 38.5 mi |
| Fillmore, IL | Effingham office | 40.5 mi |
| Claremont, IL | Effingham office | 41.9 mi |
| Kansas, IL | Effingham office | 42.1 mi |
| Mulberry Grove, IL | Effingham office | 42.4 mi |
| Calhoun, IL | Effingham office | 42.8 mi |
| Robinson, IL | Effingham office | 43.5 mi |
| West York, IL | Effingham office | 45.7 mi |
| Parkersburg, IL | Effingham office | 46.0 mi |
| Hutsonville, IL | Effingham office | 46.2 mi |
| Sumner, IL | Effingham office | 46.2 mi |
| West Union, IL | Effingham office | 46.2 mi |
| Marshall, IL | Effingham office | 47.9 mi |
| Flat Rock, IL | Effingham office | 48.7 mi |
| Palestine, IL | Effingham office | 49.9 mi |
| Bridgeport, IL | Effingham office | 51.0 mi |
| Lawrenceville, IL | Effingham office | 53.5 mi |
| Russellville, IL | Effingham office | 58.0 mi |
| St. Francisville, IL | Effingham office | 60.8 mi |
| Allendale, IL | Effingham office | 61.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions: Effingham Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Effingham, IL?
Effingham has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 1207 Network Centre Dr, Suite 2 (62401).
What are the published hours for Effingham Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Effingham 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 Effingham?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Decatur, IL (55.7 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Effingham 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.
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