FDIC Cert #13774 · Blairstown, Iowa · Est. 1869

Benton County State Bank - FDIC Bank Health Profile

Free, sourced directly from the FDIC BankFind Suite and quarterly Call Report, capital, profitability, and safety metrics, refreshed each quarter.

$51M
Total assets
D
Health grade · Weak
1.02%
Return on assets
0.0%
Tier 1 capital

The verdict

Benton County State Bank earns a PlainBankData health grade of D (48/100), with 0.00% Tier 1 capital, profitable at 1.02% ROA, 65% efficiency ratio.

#4,131
largest of 4,313 FDIC banks by assets
4th
percentile by asset size, nationally
0.00%
Tier 1 ratio - below the 10% well-capitalized line
44th
percentile for profitability (ROA), nationally

Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of FDIC Call Report data — not official FDIC ratings. Every dollar on deposit remains FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, regardless of grade.

Balance sheet at a glance

Total Assets

$51M

Total balance-sheet footings

Total Deposits

$38M

Customer-funded liabilities

Net Loans

$34M

Outstanding loan book

Net Income

$513K

Bottom-line earnings

Capital adequacy vs federal thresholds

Basel III capital ratios - Benton County State Bank

0% 0.3% 0.6% 0.9% 1.2% 1.5% CET1 (≥6.5% req.) Tier 1 (≥8.0% req.) Total (≥10.0% req.) 0% 0% 1.4%
Basel III capital ratios - Benton County State Bank

Safety metrics

Tier 1 capital ratio
Well-capitalized 10%

0.00% of risk-weighted assets — below the federal "well-capitalized" threshold of 10%.

Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Core capital ÷ risk-weighted assets. Well-capitalized: ≥10%
0.00%
Texas Ratio
Non-performing loans ÷ equity. Danger zone: >100%
0.00%
Equity Capital
Tangible book value as a capital buffer
$7M

Profitability metrics

Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income ÷ assets. Healthy: ≥1% · 44.2th pct nationally
1.02%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Net income ÷ equity. Industry avg: ~10%
7.10%
Efficiency Ratio
Operating costs ÷ revenue. Efficient: <60%
65.34%

What the numbers say about Benton County State Bank

Benton County State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (Certificate #13774) headquartered in Blairstown, Iowa, established in 1869. It holds $51M in total assets — 4,131st of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks, $38M in customer deposits, and $34M in net loans. On safety, its Tier 1 capital ratio of 0.00% is below the 10% well-capitalized threshold, and its Texas Ratio of 0.00% sits in the healthy range below 50%. It earns a PlainBankData health grade of D (48/100), a composite of Tier 1 capital, ROA, the Texas Ratio, and efficiency. These figures come directly from the bank's quarterly FDIC Call Report.

Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Every dollar on deposit is FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of grade.

Income & expense breakdown

$3M
Interest Income
$106K
Non-Interest Income
$1M
Non-Interest Expense

Asset quality — Texas Ratio detail

The Texas Ratio compares troubled assets to the capital available to absorb losses. Benton County State Bank reports a Texas Ratio of 0.00% — comfortably in the healthy band; non-performing loans are a small fraction of the bank’s loss-absorbing capital.

Texas Ratio
Caution 50%

0.00% — lower is safer; 100% is the level at which troubled assets equal loss-absorbing capital.

What to watch at Benton County State Bank

Benton County State Bank's grade of D reflects specific pressure points in the FDIC Call Report. Its Tier 1 capital ratio of 0.00% is below the 10% "well-capitalized" benchmark.

Your deposits are still protected. Regardless of grade, FDIC insurance covers every dollar on deposit at Benton County State Bank up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category. A weak grade signals institutional financial stress for analysts — it is not a prediction of failure, and it does not affect insured-deposit safety.

FDIC deposit insurance

Benton County State Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #13774). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category regardless of this bank's health grade.

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Source: FDIC BankFind Suite — Call Report (FFIEC 031/041) Benton County State Bank (FDIC Cert #13774) — Tier 1 capital ratio, total assets, deposits, ROA/ROE · 2025 FDIC Call Reports filed quarterly; latest publicly-available vintage shown. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings and are not official FDIC ratings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Benton County State Bank's health grade?
Benton County State Bank receives a health grade of D (48/100) based on four FDIC financial metrics: Tier 1 Capital Ratio (40%), Return on Assets (25%), Texas Ratio (20%), and Efficiency Ratio (15%). This bank shows notable financial weaknesses. Your deposits remain FDIC-insured up to $250,000.
How large is Benton County State Bank?
Benton County State Bank holds $51M in total assets and $38M in deposits, ranking 4,131st of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks by asset size. It is headquartered in Blairstown, Iowa.
Is my money safe at Benton County State Bank?
Yes. Benton County State Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #13774). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category, regardless of the bank's health grade. If a bank fails, the FDIC typically makes insured deposits available within one business day.
What is Benton County State Bank's Tier 1 Capital Ratio?
Benton County State Bank has a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 0.00%. The federal "well-capitalized" threshold is 10%. This bank is below the 6% minimum for "adequately capitalized" status.
What is the Texas Ratio for Benton County State Bank?
Benton County State Bank has a Texas Ratio of 0.00%. A ratio below 50% is generally considered healthy. The Texas Ratio measures non-performing loans against equity and reserves, a higher ratio signals greater exposure to loan losses.
How efficient is Benton County State Bank?
Benton County State Bank has an Efficiency Ratio of 65.34%. Above 60% means a larger share of revenue goes to operating costs. This metric compares non-interest expenses to total revenue.

What to do with this

How to read Benton County State Bank's profile as a depositor or analyst.

  • Benton County State Bank's grade reflects capital, profitability, and asset quality — read the four pillars before drawing conclusions. How grades work
  • Deposits are FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category — confirm your coverage if balances are large. FDIC insurance explained
  • Compare Benton County State Bank against other Iowa banks before moving funds. Iowa banks

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