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Kemba Charleston

Dunbar, WV · Est. 1935
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 94/100

Kemba Charleston is a credit union based in Dunbar, West Virginia, established in 1935, with $46 million in total assets serving 3,420 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 34th of 73 credit unions we track in West Virginia. Its net worth ratio of 20.0% is stronger than 78% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a West Virginia median of 13.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.53% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Kemba Charleston appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$45.7M
<$100M institution
Members
3,420
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
20.0%
Top 22% of <$100M peers · West Virginia median 13.5%
Return on assets
0.5%
Bottom 46% of <$100M peers · West Virginia median 0.77%
Rank in West Virginia
#34
of 73 credit unions

How Kemba Charleston compares to West Virginia peers

Net worth ratio
Top 22% of <$100M peers
Kemba Charleston
20.0%
West Virginia median
13.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 46% of <$100M peers
Kemba Charleston
0.5%
West Virginia median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Kemba Charleston

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

Financial strength
94/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 94
  • Strongly capitalized (20.0% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.53%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Kemba Charleston insured?

Yes. Kemba Charleston is an NCUA-insured credit union. 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.

Kemba Charleston: frequently asked questions

Is Kemba Charleston a good credit union?

Kemba Charleston earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (20.0% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.53%).

Is Kemba Charleston NCUA-insured?

Yes. Kemba Charleston is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Kemba Charleston?

Kemba Charleston holds $46 million in total assets, ranking 34th of 73 credit unions we track in West Virginia. It serves 3,420 members.

Does Kemba Charleston have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Kemba Charleston appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA 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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