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First Iowa State Bank

Albia, IA · Est. 1930 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

First Iowa State Bank is a bank based in Albia, Iowa, established in 1930, with $404 million in total assets across 6 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 191st of 226 banks we track in Iowa. Its capital ratio of 8.1% trails most similarly sized banks (16th percentile), versus a Iowa median of 10.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.78% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Iowa 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
$404.3M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$369.0M
Branches
6
Capital ratio
8.1%
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 10.2%
Return on assets
1.8%
Top 19% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 1.31%
Rank in Iowa
#191
of 226 banks

How First Iowa State Bank compares to Iowa peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers
First Iowa
8.1%
Iowa median
10.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 19% of $100M–1B peers
First Iowa
1.8%
Iowa median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Iowa 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 (8.1% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.78%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (6)

  • 303 Benton Ave E, Albia, IA 52531
  • 224 Walnut St, Eddyville, IA 52553
  • 110 N Washington St, Bloomfield, IA 52537
  • 102 Division St, Cantril, IA 52542
  • 714 1st St, Keosauqua, IA 52565
  • 19 Benton Ave E, Albia, IA 52531

Are deposits at First Iowa State Bank insured?

Yes. First Iowa State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #14930). 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 Iowa State Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First Iowa State Bank a good bank?

First Iowa 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 (8.1% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.78%).

Is First Iowa State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First Iowa State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #14930). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First Iowa State Bank?

First Iowa State Bank holds $404 million in total assets, ranking 191st of 226 banks we track in Iowa. It operates 6 branches.

Does First Iowa State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Iowa 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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