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Security State Bank

Radcliffe, IA · Est. 1914 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 90/100

Security State Bank is a bank based in Radcliffe, Iowa, established in 1914, with $121 million in total assets across 4 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 194th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. Its capital ratio of 7.9% trails most similarly sized banks (14th percentile), versus a Iowa median of 10.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.90% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Security 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
$120.8M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$111.0M
Branches
4
Capital ratio
7.9%
Bottom 14% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 10.2%
Return on assets
0.9%
Bottom 31% of $100M–1B peers · Iowa median 1.31%
Rank in Iowa
#194
of 226 banks

How Security State Bank compares to Iowa peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 14% of $100M–1B peers
Security State
7.9%
Iowa median
10.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 31% of $100M–1B peers
Security State
0.9%
Iowa median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Security State Bank

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

Financial strength
90/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 90
  • Well-capitalized (7.9% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.90%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (4)

  • 103 E Main St, Zearing, IA 50278
  • 211 E Maple St, Hubbard, IA 50122
  • 207 Isabella St, Radcliffe, IA 50230
  • 339 Factory Outlet Dr, Story City, IA 50248

Are deposits at Security State Bank insured?

Yes. Security State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #18448). 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.

Security State Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Security State Bank a good bank?

Security State Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (90/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 90/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (7.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.90%).

Is Security State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Security State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #18448). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Security State Bank?

Security State Bank holds $121 million in total assets, ranking 194th of 226 banks we track in Iowa. It operates 4 branches.

Does Security State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Security 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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