First Southern Bank is a bank based in Marion, Illinois, established in 1937, with $1.0 billion in total assets across 19 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 36th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. Its capital ratio of 10.6% is stronger than 56% of similarly sized banks, versus a Illinois median of 10.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.17% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Southern Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How First Southern Bank compares to Illinois peers
How we graded First Southern Bank
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Strongly capitalized (10.6% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.17%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for First Southern Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (19)
- 2 South Main Street, Carrier Mills, IL 62917
- 114 W Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948
- 201 W Blue Ave, Creal Springs, IL 62922
- 640 Hack St, Vergennes, IL 62994
- 900 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- 409 N Court St, Marion, IL 62959
- 801 N Carbon St, Marion, IL 62959
- 1303 Marathon Dr, Marion, IL 62959
- 204 S Main St, Royalton, IL 62983
- 301 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
- 1399 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
- 102 Airway Dr, Marion, IL 62959
- 300 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL 62959
- 628 Front St, Grand Tower, IL 62942
- 109 E Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- 2500 W Murphysboro Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901
- 111 Municipal Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
- 1023 4th St, Eldorado, IL 62930
- 300 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL 62959
Are deposits at First Southern Bank insured?
Yes. First Southern Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15565). 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 Southern Bank: frequently asked questions
Is First Southern Bank a good bank?
First Southern 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 (10.6% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.17%).
Is First Southern Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. First Southern Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15565). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is First Southern Bank?
First Southern Bank holds $1.0 billion in total assets, ranking 36th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. It operates 19 branches.
Does First Southern Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against First Southern 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.
