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First Bank Kansas

Salina, KS · Est. 1955 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 88/100

First Bank Kansas is a bank based in Salina, Kansas, established in 1955, with $614 million in total assets across 8 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 163rd of 186 banks we track in Kansas. Its capital ratio of 7.4% trails most similarly sized banks (9th percentile), versus a Kansas median of 10.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 2.73% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Bank Kansas appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$614.3M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$561.6M
Branches
8
Capital ratio
7.4%
Bottom 9% of $100M–1B peers · Kansas median 10.4%
Return on assets
2.7%
Top 3% of $100M–1B peers · Kansas median 1.39%
Rank in Kansas
#163
of 186 banks

How First Bank Kansas compares to Kansas peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 9% of $100M–1B peers
First Bank
7.4%
Kansas median
10.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 3% of $100M–1B peers
First Bank
2.7%
Kansas median
1.4%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Bank Kansas

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

Financial strength
88/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 88
  • Well-capitalized (7.4% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 2.73%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (8)

  • 118 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS 67456
  • 235 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401
  • 1600 E 17th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
  • 1333 W Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401
  • 1500 Aylward Ave, Ellsworth, KS 67439
  • 2860 S 9th St, Salina, KS 67401
  • 1301 N Main St, Mcpherson, KS 67460
  • 1410 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410

Are deposits at First Bank Kansas insured?

Yes. First Bank Kansas is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #18431). 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 Bank Kansas: frequently asked questions

Is First Bank Kansas a good bank?

First Bank Kansas earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (88/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 88/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (7.4% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 2.73%).

Is First Bank Kansas FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Bank Kansas is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #18431). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Bank Kansas?

First Bank Kansas holds $614 million in total assets, ranking 163rd of 186 banks we track in Kansas. It operates 8 branches.

Does First Bank Kansas have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Bank Kansas 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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