Skip to main content
Menu
Local help and county facts

Spencer County, IN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Spencer County, Indiana.

Offices for Spencer County

Spencer County Veterans Service Office

Spencer County Veterans Service Office

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Rockport

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Spencer County. Physical office: Rockport, Spencer County.

Courthouse, 200 Main Street, Rockport, IN 47635

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Please call for an appointment. (812) 649-6031

Other offices serving Spencer County

Southwest District Service Officer

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Indiana

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.

Area served: Clay County, Crawford County, Daviess County, Dubois County, Gibson County, Greene County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Martin County, Orange County, Owen County, Perry County, Pike County, Posey County, Spencer County, Sullivan County, Vanderburgh County, Vigo County, Warrick County.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Indiana directory.

Getting help in Spencer County

Contact the listed county or regional service for benefits assistance. Confirm the appointment, eligibility and meeting location with the provider.

Official service information (opens in a new tab) · Official service information (opens in a new tab)

Office closed right now?

Call the Claim Raven 24-hour VSO prep line to get your records ready before your appointment. Claim Raven is not a VSO office. Your VSO's number is listed above.

Call (833) 387-1649

Veterans in Spencer County

The ACS estimates about 1,070, give or take 155 civilian veterans in Spencer County.

Among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents, Spencer County ranks 70th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureSpencer CountyIndianaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating29 percent

above the Indiana share; below the national share.

27 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher7 percent

below the Indiana share; below the national share.

9 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Spencer County number about 310, give or take 70; their 29 percent share is above Indiana's 26 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Spencer County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Spencer County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Spencer County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureSpencer CountyIndianaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$49,957 ± $6,449$48,849 ± $522$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,250 ± $2,259$39,059 ± $236$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.6% ± 3.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over41.0% ± 7.5 points31.6% ± 0.6 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6485.2% ± 13.6 points75.7% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 8.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over96.8% ± 2.6 points94.7% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over29.7% ± 8.6 points22.3% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 1,000 on September 30, 2026, and fewer than 1,000 by September 30, 2035. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Spencer County

VA reports 518 veterans in Spencer County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent199
30 to 40 percent55
50 to 60 percent62
70 to 90 percent122
100 percent80

FY2019: 302 recipients. Change to FY2025: +216.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Spencer County

In 2025, lenders reported 30 VA-backed home loans out of 407 home loans made in Spencer County (7.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $265,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 390, give or take 106) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 215, give or take 97).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Spencer County

VA reported about $10.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $9.3 million in medical care spending in Spencer County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Indiana, in Marion, IL, Marion VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Spencer County's second-nearest medical center, about 108 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Spencer County is Evansville Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Evansville, IN, about 25 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Lebanon National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
20 Highway 208 Lebanon, KY 40033
270-692-3390

About 100.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

New Albany National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN 47150
502-893-3852

About 68.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220

About 101 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Spencer County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Spencer County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Indiana Balance of State CoC counted 252 veterans experiencing homelessness (200 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).

IN-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 303 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 502-287-4000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Spencer County

  • Santa Claus (town): about 2,793 residents
  • Rockport (city): about 1,958 residents
  • Dale (town): about 1,542 residents
  • Grandview (town): about 757 residents
  • St. Meinrad (unincorporated community): about 646 residents
More places (7)
  • Richland (town): about 588 residents
  • Hatfield (unincorporated community): about 497 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Reo (unincorporated community): about 465 residents
  • Chrisney (town): about 442 residents
  • Gentryville (town): about 303 residents
  • Newtonville (unincorporated community): about 151 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Mariah Hill (unincorporated community): about 100 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Indiana benefits

Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.

Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.

See every Indiana benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

Full appointment checklist

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.

Search or filter Indiana listings

Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Spencer County

Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.

Miriam Price

Attorney · Santa Claus · IN · In your county

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 43564

3.7 · 3 reviews · Firm rating

View profile

Are you Miriam Price? Update your details and see your referral activity.

Claim this profile, free

Send a consultation request to Miriam Price

Your request goes straight to Miriam Price's email on file with VA. It's free, and they reply to you directly.

Your state: Indiana

Brandon Renner

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39311

4.9 · 278 reviews · Firm rating

View profile

Are you Brandon Renner? Update your details and see your referral activity.

Claim this profile, free

Send a consultation request to Brandon Renner

Your request goes straight to Brandon Renner's email on file with VA. It's free, and they reply to you directly.

Your state: Indiana

Aaron Tuley

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54390

4.8 · 115 reviews · Firm rating

View profile

Are you Aaron Tuley? Update your details and see your referral activity.

Claim this profile, free

Send a consultation request to Aaron Tuley

Your request goes straight to Aaron Tuley's email on file with VA. It's free, and they reply to you directly.

Your state: Indiana

Jessica Knapp

Claims agent · Evansville · IN · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58323

4.9 · 278 reviews · Firm rating

View profile

Are you Jessica Knapp? Update your details and see your referral activity.

Claim this profile, free

Send a consultation request to Jessica Knapp

Your request goes straight to Jessica Knapp's email on file with VA. It's free, and they reply to you directly.

Your state: Indiana

Heath Tuley

Attorney · Evansville · IN · About 31 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39802

4.8 · 115 reviews · Firm rating

View profile

Are you Heath Tuley? Update your details and see your referral activity.

Claim this profile, free

Send a consultation request to Heath Tuley

Your request goes straight to Heath Tuley's email on file with VA. It's free, and they reply to you directly.

Your state: Indiana

VA-accredited attorneys in Indiana

Claim Raven is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We do not recommend or endorse any attorney or claims agent. Listings come from VA's public accreditation records. Paid placements are advertising. Check an attorney's accreditation on VA's accreditation search (opens in a new tab) before you hire them.

Correct a listing

Directories cover all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Choose another state.