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First State Bank

Mendota, IL · Est. 1940 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First State Bank is a bank based in Mendota, Illinois, established in 1940, with $1.6 billion in total assets across 20 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 37th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. Its capital ratio of 10.7% is stronger than 57% of similarly sized banks, versus a Illinois median of 10.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.21% 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
$1.6B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$1.3B
Branches
20
Capital ratio
10.7%
Top 43% of $1B–10B peers · Illinois median 10.3%
Return on assets
1.2%
Bottom 48% of $1B–10B peers · Illinois median 1.1%
Rank in Illinois
#37
of 328 banks

How First State Bank compares to Illinois peers

Capital ratio
Top 43% of $1B–10B peers
First State
10.7%
Illinois median
10.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 48% of $1B–10B peers
First State
1.2%
Illinois median
1.1%
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 (10.7% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.21%)
  • 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 (20)

  • 706 Washington St, Mendota, IL 61342
  • 1403 13th Ave, Mendota, IL 61342
  • 90 N Main St, La Moille, IL 61330
  • 4351 Venture Dr, Peru, IL 61354
  • 323 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134
  • 2601 Oak St, Saint Charles, IL 60175
  • 103 N 9th Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174
  • 75 S Randall Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542
  • 411 W Main St, Mcnabb, IL 61335
  • 1212 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350
  • 502 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
  • 10001 U S 30, Waterman, IL 60556
  • 825 N. Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510
  • 1940 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
  • 115 Plaza Dr, Streator, IL 61364
  • 203 W Comanche Ave, Shabbona, IL 60550
  • 752 2nd St., West Brooklyn, IL 61378
  • 1693 N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
  • 304 Highway 38 E, Rochelle, IL 61068
  • 2911 Crossing Ct, Champaign, IL 61822

Are deposits at First State Bank insured?

Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15752). 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 (10.7% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.21%).

Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15752). 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 $1.6 billion in total assets, ranking 37th of 328 banks we track in Illinois. It operates 20 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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