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First Citizens Bank

Mason City, IA · Est. 1892 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First Citizens Bank is a bank based in Mason City, Iowa, established in 1892, with $1.8 billion in total assets across 8 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 75th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. Its capital ratio of 11.3% is stronger than 66% of similarly sized banks, versus a Iowa median of 10.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.92% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Citizens 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
$1.8B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$1.6B
Branches
8
Capital ratio
11.3%
Top 34% of $1B–10B peers · Iowa median 10.2%
Return on assets
1.9%
Top 12% of $1B–10B peers · Iowa median 1.31%
Rank in Iowa
#75
of 226 banks

How First Citizens Bank compares to Iowa peers

Capital ratio
Top 34% of $1B–10B peers
First Citizens
11.3%
Iowa median
10.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 12% of $1B–10B peers
First Citizens
1.9%
Iowa median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Citizens 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 (11.3% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.92%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (8)

  • 300 N Main St, Charles City, IA 50616
  • 33 E State St, Mason City, IA 50401
  • 2601 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • 315 Central Ave E, Clarion, IA 50525
  • 501 Main St, Osage, IA 50461
  • 730 Forest Ave E, Mora, MN 55051
  • 220 N Main St, Kanawha, IA 50447
  • 124 W Main St, New Hampton, IA 50659

Are deposits at First Citizens Bank insured?

Yes. First Citizens Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #4433). 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 Citizens Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First Citizens Bank a good bank?

First Citizens 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 (11.3% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.92%).

Is First Citizens Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Citizens Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #4433). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Citizens Bank?

First Citizens Bank holds $1.8 billion in total assets, ranking 75th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. It operates 8 branches.

Does First Citizens Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Citizens 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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