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First State Bank

Farnam, NE · Est. 1904 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First State Bank is a bank based in Farnam, Nebraska, established in 1904, with $202 million in total assets across 5 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 5th of 139 banks we track in Nebraska. Its capital ratio of 11.8% is stronger than 71% of similarly sized banks, versus a Nebraska median of 10.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.55% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First 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
$201.7M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$125.6M
Branches
5
Capital ratio
11.8%
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers · Nebraska median 10.8%
Return on assets
1.5%
Top 30% of $100M–1B peers · Nebraska median 1.3%
Rank in Nebraska
#5
of 139 banks

How First State Bank compares to Nebraska peers

Capital ratio
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers
First State
11.8%
Nebraska median
10.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 30% of $100M–1B peers
First State
1.5%
Nebraska median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First State 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 (11.8% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.55%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (5)

  • 309 Nelson St, Cambridge, NE 69022
  • 123 Center Ave, Holbrook, NE 68948
  • 1108 7th St, Alma, NE 68920
  • 130 North Beaver Avenue, Stamford, NE 68977
  • 222 Main St, Farnam, NE 69029

Are deposits at First State Bank insured?

Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #12244). 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 State Bank: frequently asked questions

Is First State Bank a good bank?

First State 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 (11.8% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.55%).

Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #12244). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First State Bank?

First State Bank holds $202 million in total assets, ranking 5th of 139 banks we track in Nebraska. It operates 5 branches.

Does First State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First 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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