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Social Security Offices in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 2315 2nd Ave N (50501).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 98 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
98 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Fort Dodge Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #697
Checking status…Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2315 2nd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Fort Dodge Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge & 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 Fort Dodge 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 | Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge
#1 Closest 64.1 mi
Mason City, IA 50401
625 Village Green Dr Sw
(866) 365-6708 Open →
#2 Closest 66.0 mi
Spencer, IA 51301
1610 12th Ave Sw
(866) 273-6050 Open →
#3 Closest 70.0 mi
Des Moines, IA 50309
455 Sw 5th St, Ste F
(866) 964-7583 Open →
#4 Closest 72.4 mi
Marshalltown, IA 50158
2502 S 2nd St
(877) 819-2595 Open →
#5 Closest 80.2 mi
Fairmont, MN 56031
400 S. State St, Suite 70
(877) 405-0414 Open →
#6 Closest 89.7 mi
Waterloo, IA 50701
3121 Greyhound Dr
(888) 456-9554 Open →
Local Coverage (98 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Fort Dodge
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville, IA | Fort Dodge office | 5.3 mi |
| Otho, IA | Fort Dodge office | 6.0 mi |
| Badger, IA | Fort Dodge office | 7.4 mi |
| Moorland, IA | Fort Dodge office | 8.1 mi |
| Duncombe, IA | Fort Dodge office | 9.0 mi |
| Vincent, IA | Fort Dodge office | 9.4 mi |
| Barnum, IA | Fort Dodge office | 10.2 mi |
| Clare, IA | Fort Dodge office | 10.6 mi |
| Lehigh, IA | Fort Dodge office | 11.8 mi |
| Callender, IA | Fort Dodge office | 12.1 mi |
| Thor, IA | Fort Dodge office | 13.7 mi |
| Dakota City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 15.0 mi |
| Humboldt, IA | Fort Dodge office | 15.1 mi |
| Knierim, IA | Fort Dodge office | 15.2 mi |
| Somers, IA | Fort Dodge office | 16.2 mi |
| Woolstock, IA | Fort Dodge office | 16.9 mi |
| Gowrie, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.1 mi |
| Harcourt, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.1 mi |
| Eagle Grove, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.3 mi |
| Dayton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 17.7 mi |
Show all 98 nearby places around Fort Dodge (+78 more)
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Webster City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 18.0 mi |
| Rutland, IA | Fort Dodge office | 18.7 mi |
| Manson, IA | Fort Dodge office | 19.1 mi |
| Rinard, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.0 mi |
| Goldfield, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.1 mi |
| Farnhamville, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.2 mi |
| Gilmore City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.5 mi |
| Stratford, IA | Fort Dodge office | 20.5 mi |
| Hardy, IA | Fort Dodge office | 21.6 mi |
| Boxholm, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.3 mi |
| Palmer, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.6 mi |
| Twin Lakes, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.7 mi |
| Kamrar, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.8 mi |
| Renwick, IA | Fort Dodge office | 23.9 mi |
| Bradgate, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.1 mi |
| Paton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.2 mi |
| Stanhope, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.2 mi |
| Rockwell City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.8 mi |
| Livermore, IA | Fort Dodge office | 24.9 mi |
| Pilot Mound, IA | Fort Dodge office | 25.3 mi |
| Bode, IA | Fort Dodge office | 25.6 mi |
| Lohrville, IA | Fort Dodge office | 25.8 mi |
| Pomeroy, IA | Fort Dodge office | 26.3 mi |
| Blairsburg, IA | Fort Dodge office | 26.7 mi |
| Clarion, IA | Fort Dodge office | 27.0 mi |
| Dana, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.0 mi |
| Lu Verne, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.0 mi |
| Rolfe, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.1 mi |
| St. Joseph, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.1 mi |
| Fraser, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.2 mi |
| Jolley, IA | Fort Dodge office | 28.3 mi |
| Ottosen, IA | Fort Dodge office | 29.0 mi |
| Churdan, IA | Fort Dodge office | 29.2 mi |
| Pocahontas, IA | Fort Dodge office | 30.0 mi |
| Jewell Junction, IA | Fort Dodge office | 30.1 mi |
| Galt, IA | Fort Dodge office | 31.3 mi |
| Williams, IA | Fort Dodge office | 31.8 mi |
| Beaver, IA | Fort Dodge office | 32.5 mi |
| Ellsworth, IA | Fort Dodge office | 32.8 mi |
| Grand Junction, IA | Fort Dodge office | 33.1 mi |
| Ogden, IA | Fort Dodge office | 33.1 mi |
| Lake City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 33.3 mi |
| Randall, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.3 mi |
| West Bend, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.3 mi |
| Corwith, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.8 mi |
| Irvington, IA | Fort Dodge office | 34.9 mi |
| Fonda, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.0 mi |
| Lanesboro, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.0 mi |
| Dows, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.3 mi |
| Jefferson, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.6 mi |
| Lytton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 35.9 mi |
| Yetter, IA | Fort Dodge office | 37.0 mi |
| St. Benedict, IA | Fort Dodge office | 37.4 mi |
| Popejoy, IA | Fort Dodge office | 38.0 mi |
| Scranton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 39.1 mi |
| Sexton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 39.3 mi |
| Algona, IA | Fort Dodge office | 39.4 mi |
| Alden, IA | Fort Dodge office | 40.0 mi |
| Ralston, IA | Fort Dodge office | 40.0 mi |
| Auburn, IA | Fort Dodge office | 40.5 mi |
| Lidderdale, IA | Fort Dodge office | 41.3 mi |
| Glidden, IA | Fort Dodge office | 42.3 mi |
| Sac City, IA | Fort Dodge office | 42.8 mi |
| Lake View, IA | Fort Dodge office | 46.6 mi |
| Carroll, IA | Fort Dodge office | 46.8 mi |
| Breda, IA | Fort Dodge office | 47.0 mi |
| Bayard, IA | Fort Dodge office | 49.7 mi |
| Willey, IA | Fort Dodge office | 49.7 mi |
| Wall Lake, IA | Fort Dodge office | 50.2 mi |
| Coon Rapids, IA | Fort Dodge office | 51.1 mi |
| Dedham, IA | Fort Dodge office | 53.4 mi |
| Arcadia, IA | Fort Dodge office | 53.5 mi |
| Halbur, IA | Fort Dodge office | 53.9 mi |
| Westside, IA | Fort Dodge office | 56.4 mi |
| Templeton, IA | Fort Dodge office | 56.9 mi |
| Vail, IA | Fort Dodge office | 61.3 mi |
| Manning, IA | Fort Dodge office | 61.9 mi |
| Gray, IA | Fort Dodge office | 62.3 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Fort Dodge Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Fort Dodge, IA?
Fort Dodge has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 2315 2nd Ave N (50501).
What are the published hours for Fort Dodge Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Mason City, IA (64.1 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Fort Dodge 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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