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The First State Bank

Norton, KS · State, non-member commercial bank

68

Sonar Score

Stable

out of 100 · from public FDIC data

Reported March 31, 2026. The Sonar Score is an informational signal from public FDIC data — not a rating or financial advice.

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Key figures

Total assets
$498.5M
Total deposits
$430.7M
Branches
5
Return on assets
1.81%
Return on equity
17.75%
Charter type
State, non-member commercial bank
Established
1902
FDIC cert #
5835

How the 68 breaks down

Capital adequacyweight 40%

Capital ratio not reported.

Profitability (ROA)weight 30%

Strong returns on its asset base.

Return on equityweight 15%

Efficient use of shareholder capital.

Scale & stabilityweight 15%

Community-scale institution.

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Your deposits at The First State Bank

The First State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (Cert #5835). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category, by the full faith and credit of the US government. Learn how to maximize your coverage →

5 branch locations

120 W Mill St

Plainville, KS 67663

801 Main St

Hoxie, KS 67740

401 East Ave

Holdrege, NE 68949

105 W Main St

Norton, KS 67654

101 E Cherry St

Hill City, KS 67642

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