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Citizens First Bank

Clinton, IA · Est. 2000 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 85/100

Citizens First Bank is a bank based in Clinton, Iowa, established in 2000, with $359 million in total assets across 3 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 211th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. Its capital ratio of 6.3% trails most similarly sized banks (4th percentile), versus a Iowa median of 10.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.03% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Citizens First 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
$359.3M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$288.9M
Branches
3
Capital ratio
6.3%
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 10.2%
Return on assets
1.0%
Bottom 40% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 1.31%
Rank in Iowa
#211
of 226 banks

How Citizens First Bank compares to Iowa peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers
Citizens First
6.3%
Iowa median
10.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 40% of $100M–1B peers
Citizens First
1.0%
Iowa median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Citizens First Bank

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

Financial strength
85/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 85
  • Well-capitalized (6.3% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.03%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (3)

  • 1329 N 2nd St, Clinton, IA 52732
  • 403 S Washington Blvd, Camanche, IA 52730
  • 1442 Lincoln Way, Clinton, IA 52732

Are deposits at Citizens First Bank insured?

Yes. Citizens First Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #35477). 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.

Citizens First Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Citizens First Bank a good bank?

Citizens First Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (85/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 85/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (6.3% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.03%).

Is Citizens First Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Citizens First Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #35477). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Citizens First Bank?

Citizens First Bank holds $359 million in total assets, ranking 211th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. It operates 3 branches.

Does Citizens First Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Citizens First 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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