The First State Bank is a bank based in Norton, Kansas, established in 1902, with $498 million in total assets across 5 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 81st of 186 banks we track in Kansas. Its capital ratio of 10.5% is stronger than 56% of similarly sized banks, versus a Kansas median of 10.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.81% return on assets. No consumer complaints against The 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.
How The First State Bank compares to Kansas peers
How we graded The First State Bank
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- Strongly capitalized (10.5% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.81%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for The First State Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (5)
- 120 W Mill St, Plainville, KS 67663
- 801 Main St, Hoxie, KS 67740
- 401 East Ave, Holdrege, NE 68949
- 105 W Main St, Norton, KS 67654
- 101 E Cherry St, Hill City, KS 67642
Are deposits at The First State Bank insured?
Yes. The First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #5835). 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.
The First State Bank: frequently asked questions
Is The First State Bank a good bank?
The 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 (10.5% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.81%).
Is The First State Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. The First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #5835). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is The First State Bank?
The First State Bank holds $498 million in total assets, ranking 81st of 186 banks we track in Kansas. It operates 5 branches.
Does The First State Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against The 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.
