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First State Bank

Lonoke, AR · Est. 1935 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First State Bank is a bank based in Lonoke, Arkansas, established in 1935, with $326 million in total assets across 6 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 11th of 78 banks we track in Arkansas. Its capital ratio of 10.2% is stronger than 51% of similarly sized banks, versus a Arkansas median of 10.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.07% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First State Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$325.5M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$288.0M
Branches
6
Capital ratio
10.2%
Top 49% of $100M–1B peers · Arkansas median 10.7%
Return on assets
1.1%
Bottom 42% of $100M–1B peers · Arkansas median 1.24%
Rank in Arkansas
#11
of 78 banks

How First State Bank compares to Arkansas peers

Capital ratio
Top 49% of $100M–1B peers
First State
10.2%
Arkansas median
10.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 42% of $100M–1B peers
First State
1.1%
Arkansas median
1.2%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First State Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (10.2% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.07%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for First State Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (6)

  • 110 Nw Front St, Lonoke, AR 72086
  • 213 North Court, Carlisle, AR 72024
  • 100 E Main St, Gurdon, AR 71743
  • 2125 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • 1450 Southridge Pkwy, Heber Springs, AR 72543
  • 101 S Center St, Lonoke, AR 72086

Are deposits at First State Bank insured?

Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15050). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

First State Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First State Bank a good bank?

First State Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (10.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.07%).

Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15050). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First State Bank?

First State Bank holds $326 million in total assets, ranking 11th of 78 banks we track in Arkansas. It operates 6 branches.

Does First State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First State Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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