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Information, statistics and resources about Social Security Disability in the state of Iowa.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Iowa, click here.
File for Disability in Iowa
There are three ways to initially apply for Social Security Disability benefits. You can apply online, over the telephone, or in-person.
- Online: You can apply online at ssa.gov.
- Telephone: You can apply over the telephone by calling the SSA's toll-free customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
- In-person: You can apply in-person at your local Social Security field office. Find your local office here.
State Statistics
The following information is about Social Security Disability in Iowa.
| Resident Population | 1,885,505 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 1.6% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 4.6% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $491.03 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,035.62 |
Appeal Hearings
Iowa only has one hearing office to serve all the residents within the state. Seven administrative law judges (ALJs) appear at the court to judge disability hearings. Overall Iowa's hearing offices closely resemble the national averages of the rest of the United States.
| Iowa | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 15.0 Months | 14.8 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 486 Days | 490 Days |
| Cases Approved | 43% | 43% |
| Cases Denied | 39% | 37% |
| Cases Dismissed | 18% | 19% |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
An individual who is disabled may want to return or start to work despite the complications of their condition. These individuals may seek assistance with Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR). They offer services that help the disabled prepare, seek, secure, and maintain jobs in the work force. One must apply at their local VR office for assistance with the exception of those who are already receiving either SSI or SSDI (they already qualify). To find your local VR office, view our VR Offices page or contact the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services below.
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Jessie Parker Building
510 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0240
1-800-532-1486 Toll Free
515-281-4211 V/TTY
515-281-7645 Fax
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
There are 19 Social Security Field offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 1 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to help the disabled residents of Iowa.
If you need assistance during the Social Security Disability application process, please contact your relevant disability office listed below for help.
Iowa Social Security Field Offices
Ames Office2615 University Blvd |
Burlington Office3012 Division St |
Carroll Office818 N Bella Vista Dr |
Cedar Rapids Office3165 Williams Blvd Sw |
Clinton Office226 Fourth Ave South |
Council Bluffs Office20 Arena Way Ste 1 |
Creston Office906 E Taylor St |
Davenport Office131 W 3rd St |
Des Moines Office455 Sw 5th St Ste F |
Dubuque Office1635 Associates Dr |
Fort Dodge Office2315 2nd Ave North |
Iowa City Office400 South Clinton |
Marshalltown Office2502 South 2nd Street |
Mason City Office625 Village Grn Dr Sw |
Ottumwa Office2429 Northgate Street |
Sioux City Office3555 Southern Hills Dr |
Spencer Office1610 12th Ave Sw |
Storm Lake Office800 Oneida St |
Waterloo Office3121 Greyhound Drive |
Iowa Disability Determination Services
Des Moines Office of Disability Determination Services
510 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0240
Phone: 515-281-4211
Iowa Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
West Des Moines Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Regency West, Building 1, Suite 300
1501 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Telephone: (877) 628-6577
Fax: (515) 223-0371
eFile Fax: (877) 417-4609
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices: