Skip to main content
bank

Frontier Bank

Sioux Falls, SD · Est. 1994 · Website ↗
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 81/100

Frontier Bank is a bank based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, established in 1994, with $345 million in total assets across 5 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 53rd of 56 banks we track in South Dakota. Its capital ratio of 6.6% trails most similarly sized banks (5th percentile), versus a South Dakota median of 10.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.35% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Frontier 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
$344.8M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$314.9M
Branches
5
Capital ratio
6.6%
Bottom 5% of $100M–1B peers · South Dakota median 10.4%
Return on assets
0.3%
Bottom 9% of $100M–1B peers · South Dakota median 1.32%
Rank in South Dakota
#53
of 56 banks

How Frontier Bank compares to South Dakota peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 5% of $100M–1B peers
Frontier Bank
6.6%
South Dakota median
10.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 9% of $100M–1B peers
Frontier Bank
0.3%
South Dakota median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Frontier Bank

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

Financial strength
81/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 81
  • Well-capitalized (6.6% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.35%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Branch locations (5)

  • 323 Main St, Little Rock, IA 51243
  • 3501 W 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  • 210 E Dakota Ave, George, IA 51237
  • 101 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  • 301 1st Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246

Are deposits at Frontier Bank insured?

Yes. Frontier Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #33922). 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.

Frontier Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Frontier Bank a good bank?

Frontier Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (81/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 81/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (6.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.35%).

Is Frontier Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Frontier Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #33922). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Frontier Bank?

Frontier Bank holds $345 million in total assets, ranking 53rd of 56 banks we track in South Dakota. It operates 5 branches.

Does Frontier Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Frontier Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

Similar Banks

Rivers Edge Bank
bank · Marion, SD · $346M assets
Bankstar Financial
bank · Elkton, SD · $358M assets
One American Bank
bank · Centerville, SD · $360M assets
Security Bank Midwest
bank · Tyndall, SD · $322M assets
Commercial State Bank, Of Wagner
bank · Wagner, SD · $263M assets
Farmers State Bank
bank · Parkston, SD · $259M assets

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.

From the Blog

View all guides →