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The Yellowstone Bank

Laurel, MT · Est. 1926 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

The Yellowstone Bank is a bank based in Laurel, Montana, established in 1926, with $1.3 billion in total assets across 10 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 7th of 36 banks we track in Montana. Its capital ratio of 12.5% is stronger than 81% of similarly sized banks, versus a Montana median of 10%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 2.99% return on assets. No consumer complaints against The Yellowstone 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
$1.3B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$1.1B
Branches
10
Capital ratio
12.5%
Top 19% of $1B–10B peers · Montana median 10%
Return on assets
3.0%
Top 2% of $1B–10B peers · Montana median 1.36%
Rank in Montana
#7
of 36 banks

How The Yellowstone Bank compares to Montana peers

Capital ratio
Top 19% of $1B–10B peers
The Yellowstone
12.5%
Montana median
10.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 2% of $1B–10B peers
The Yellowstone
3.0%
Montana median
1.4%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded The Yellowstone Bank

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (12.5% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 2.99%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (10)

  • 2 W Grove St, Absarokee, MT 59001
  • 12 1st Ave, Laurel, MT 59044
  • 201 N Wilbur Ave, Broadus, MT 59317
  • 12 1st Ave, Laurel, MT 59044
  • 3010 3rd Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
  • 2000 Overland Ave, Billings, MT 59102
  • 1511 Shiloh Rd, Billings, MT 59106
  • 1960 N 19th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718
  • 120 2nd St Nw, Sidney, MT 59270
  • 544 E Pike Ave, Columbus, MT 59019

Are deposits at The Yellowstone Bank insured?

Yes. The Yellowstone Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #1978). 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.

The Yellowstone Bank: frequently asked questions

Is The Yellowstone Bank a good bank?

The Yellowstone Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (12.5% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 2.99%).

Is The Yellowstone Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. The Yellowstone Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #1978). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is The Yellowstone Bank?

The Yellowstone Bank holds $1.3 billion in total assets, ranking 7th of 36 banks we track in Montana. It operates 10 branches.

Does The Yellowstone Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against The Yellowstone 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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