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First State Bank

New London, WI · Est. 1911 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

First State Bank is a bank based in New London, Wisconsin, established in 1911, with $554 million in total assets across 8 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 123rd of 154 banks we track in Wisconsin. Its capital ratio of 8.8% trails most similarly sized banks (27th percentile), versus a Wisconsin median of 10.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.68% return on assets. No consumer complaints against 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
$553.6M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$456.4M
Branches
8
Capital ratio
8.8%
Bottom 27% of $100M–1B peers · Wisconsin median 10.4%
Return on assets
0.7%
Bottom 20% of $100M–1B peers · Wisconsin median 1.2%
Rank in Wisconsin
#123
of 154 banks

How First State Bank compares to Wisconsin peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 27% of $100M–1B peers
First State
8.8%
Wisconsin median
10.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 20% of $100M–1B peers
First State
0.7%
Wisconsin median
1.2%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First State Bank

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

Financial strength
91/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 91
  • Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.68%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (8)

  • 1700 N Central Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
  • 1710 W Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
  • 227 S Bridge St, Manawa, WI 54949
  • 101 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI 54981
  • 5500 Carrie Frost Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54482
  • 5758 Main St, Auburndale, WI 54412
  • 60 S Main St, Clintonville, WI 54929
  • 220 W Waupaca St, New London, WI 54961

Are deposits at First State Bank insured?

Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15271). 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 State Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First State Bank a good bank?

First State Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (91/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 91/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.68%).

Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15271). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First State Bank?

First State Bank holds $554 million in total assets, ranking 123rd of 154 banks we track in Wisconsin. It operates 8 branches.

Does First State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against 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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