Skip to main content
credit union

Community First

Ashtabula, OH · Est. 1955
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Community First is a credit union based in Ashtabula, Ohio, established in 1955, with $99 million in total assets serving 4,956 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 25th of 195 credit unions we track in Ohio. Its net worth ratio of 13.7% trails most similarly sized credit unions (46th percentile), versus a Ohio median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.31% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Community First appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$98.7M
<$100M institution
Members
4,956
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
13.7%
Bottom 46% of <$100M peers · Ohio median 12%
Return on assets
1.3%
Top 20% of <$100M peers · Ohio median 0.69%
Rank in Ohio
#25
of 195 credit unions

How Community First compares to Ohio peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 46% of <$100M peers
Community First
13.7%
Ohio median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 20% of <$100M peers
Community First
1.3%
Ohio median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Community First

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (13.7% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.31%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Community First insured?

Yes. Community First is an NCUA-insured credit union. 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.

Community First: frequently asked questions

Is Community First a good credit union?

Community First 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 (13.7% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.31%).

Is Community First NCUA-insured?

Yes. Community First is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Community First?

Community First holds $99 million in total assets, ranking 25th of 195 credit unions we track in Ohio. It serves 4,956 members.

Does Community First have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Community First appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

Similar Credit Unions

Unity Catholic
credit union · Parma, OH · $99M assets
University Of Toledo
credit union · Toledo, OH · $101M assets
Christian Family
credit union · North Canton, OH · $96M assets
Community Star
credit union · Elyria, OH · $103M assets
Commodore Perry
credit union · Oak Harbor, OH · $103M assets
State Highway Patrol
credit union · Columbus, OH · $92M assets

Financial data from NCUA 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 →