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The First State Bank

Abernathy, TX · Est. 1909 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

The First State Bank is a bank based in Abernathy, Texas, established in 1909, with $124 million in total assets across 3 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 4th of 349 banks we track in Texas. Its capital ratio of 13.0% is stronger than 80% of similarly sized banks, versus a Texas median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.26% 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.

Total assets
$123.8M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$97.2M
Branches
3
Capital ratio
13.0%
Top 20% of $100M–1B peers · Texas median 10.9%
Return on assets
1.3%
Top 46% of $100M–1B peers · Texas median 1.38%
Rank in Texas
#4
of 349 banks

How The First State Bank compares to Texas peers

Capital ratio
Top 20% of $100M–1B peers
The First
13.0%
Texas median
10.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 46% of $100M–1B peers
The First
1.3%
Texas median
1.4%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded The 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 (13.0% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.26%)
  • 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 (3)

  • 518 S 2nd St, Haskell, TX 79521
  • 210 South Swenson Street, Stamford, TX 79553
  • 402 9th St, Abernathy, TX 79311

Are deposits at The First State Bank insured?

Yes. The First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #11175). 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 (13.0% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.26%).

Is The First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. The First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #11175). 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 $124 million in total assets, ranking 4th of 349 banks we track in Texas. It operates 3 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.

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