Tensas State Bank is a bank based in Newellton, Louisiana, established in 1922, with $185 million in total assets across 4 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 40th of 105 banks we track in Louisiana. Its capital ratio of 11.7% is stronger than 71% of similarly sized banks, versus a Louisiana median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.34% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Tensas 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 Tensas State Bank compares to Louisiana peers
How we graded Tensas State Bank
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- Strongly capitalized (11.7% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.34%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Tensas State Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (4)
- 921 Plank Road, St. Joseph, LA 71366
- 1607 Carter St, Vidalia, LA 71373
- 8 Crothers Dr, Tallulah, LA 71282
- 307 Verona Street, Newellton, LA 71357
Are deposits at Tensas State Bank insured?
Yes. Tensas State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #8533). 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.
Tensas State Bank: frequently asked questions
Is Tensas State Bank a good bank?
Tensas 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 (11.7% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.34%).
Is Tensas State Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. Tensas State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #8533). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is Tensas State Bank?
Tensas State Bank holds $185 million in total assets, ranking 40th of 105 banks we track in Louisiana. It operates 4 branches.
Does Tensas State Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Tensas 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.
