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Peoples Bank

Clive, IA · Est. 1917 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

Peoples Bank is a bank based in Clive, Iowa, established in 1917, with $525 million in total assets across 8 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 189th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. Its capital ratio of 8.2% trails most similarly sized banks (18th percentile), versus a Iowa median of 10.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.51% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Peoples 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
$524.7M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$453.8M
Branches
8
Capital ratio
8.2%
Bottom 18% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 10.2%
Return on assets
1.5%
Top 32% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 1.31%
Rank in Iowa
#189
of 226 banks

How Peoples Bank compares to Iowa peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 18% of $100M–1B peers
Peoples Bank
8.2%
Iowa median
10.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 32% of $100M–1B peers
Peoples Bank
1.5%
Iowa median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Peoples 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 (8.2% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.51%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (8)

  • 1021 Main St, Scranton, IA 51462
  • 401 Main St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
  • 205 Main St E, Grand Junction, IA 50107
  • 1185 University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
  • 804 Greenwood Hills Dr, Adel, IA 50003
  • 1212 Hawkeye Drive, Boone, IA 50036
  • 116 W State St, Jefferson, IA 50129
  • 12701 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325

Are deposits at Peoples Bank insured?

Yes. Peoples Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #14692). 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.

Peoples Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Peoples Bank a good bank?

Peoples 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 (8.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.51%).

Is Peoples Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Peoples Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #14692). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Peoples Bank?

Peoples Bank holds $525 million in total assets, ranking 189th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. It operates 8 branches.

Does Peoples Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Peoples 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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