First State Bank is a bank based in Buxton, North Dakota, established in 1885, with $413 million in total assets across 5 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 22nd of 60 banks we track in North Dakota. Its capital ratio of 9.7% trails most similarly sized banks (42th percentile), versus a North Dakota median of 9.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 2.11% 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.
How First State Bank compares to North Dakota peers
How we graded First State Bank
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Strongly capitalized (9.7% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 2.11%)
- 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)
- 509 Parke Ave, Portland, ND 58274
- 620 Broadway St, Thompson, ND 58278
- 2500 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
- 124 Center Ave S, Mayville, ND 58257
- 423 Broadway, Buxton, ND 58218
Are deposits at First State Bank insured?
Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15539). 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 (97/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 97/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.7% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 2.11%).
Is First State Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. First State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #15539). 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 $413 million in total assets, ranking 22nd of 60 banks we track in North Dakota. 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.
