The Peoples Bank is a bank based in Gambier, Ohio, established in 1920, with $59 million in total assets across 2 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 107th of 157 banks we track in Ohio. Its capital ratio of 9.7% trails most similarly sized banks (28th percentile), versus a Ohio median of 10.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.20% return on assets. No consumer complaints against The Peoples Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How The Peoples Bank compares to Ohio peers
How we graded The Peoples Bank
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- Strongly capitalized (9.7% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.20%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
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Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for The Peoples Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Branch locations (2)
- 103 E Wiggin St, Gambier, OH 43022
- 11423 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Are deposits at The Peoples Bank insured?
Yes. The Peoples Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #389). 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 Peoples Bank: frequently asked questions
Is The Peoples Bank a good bank?
The 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). Strongly capitalized (9.7% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.20%).
Is The Peoples Bank FDIC-insured?
Yes. The Peoples Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #389). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is The Peoples Bank?
The Peoples Bank holds $59 million in total assets, ranking 107th of 157 banks we track in Ohio. It operates 2 branches.
Does The Peoples Bank have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against The 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.
