Badger Bank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, in business for about 142 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $206.0M in total assets and $164.6M in deposits, with 4 offices.
Badger Bank has a TellerScore of 82 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 82% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 154 banks headquartered in Wisconsin, it ranks 35th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (99/100, 0.4%); funding & liquidity contributes the least (70/100, 84% loans-to-deposits, 20% uninsured).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (81 → 82).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 70 |
| Q3 2024 | 69 |
| Q4 2024 | 74 |
| Q1 2025 | 82 |
| Q2 2025 | 81 |
| Q3 2025 | 81 |
| Q4 2025 | 80 |
| Q1 2026 | 59 |
| Q2 2026 | 82 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 12.06% |
| Q3 2024 | 12.16% |
| Q4 2024 | 11.84% |
| Q1 2025 | 12.26% |
| Q2 2025 | 12.40% |
| Q3 2025 | 12.37% |
| Q4 2025 | 11.76% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.97% |
| Q2 2026 | 12.40% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.71% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.96% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.43% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.05% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.12% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.12% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.11% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.26% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.07% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.71% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.82% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.93% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.27% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.21% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.26% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.32% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.28% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.37% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 82 | $206.0M | 12.40% | 0.07% | 1.37% | 84.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 59 | $208.8M | 11.97% | 2.26% | 1.28% | 81.3% |
| Q4 2025 | 80 | $208.4M | 11.76% | 0.11% | 1.32% | 78.4% |
| Q3 2025 | 81 | $204.5M | 12.37% | 0.12% | 1.26% | 79.4% |
| Q2 2025 | 81 | $197.2M | 12.40% | 0.12% | 1.21% | 79.1% |
| Q1 2025 | 82 | $197.7M | 12.26% | 0.05% | 1.27% | 77.1% |
| Q4 2024 | 74 | $200.9M | 11.84% | 0.43% | 0.93% | 76.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 69 | $199.3M | 12.16% | 0.96% | 0.82% | 78.5% |
| Q2 2024 | 70 | $195.9M | 12.06% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 81.3% |
2,650 peers · $100 million – $1 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size banks in Wisconsin
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper City Savings Bank, S.A.Bank Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 79 out of 100, Strong | $208.3M | 16.1% | 0.68% | vs |
| The Portage County BankBank Almond, WI | 83 out of 100, Strong | $210.1M | 12.7% | 0.10% | vs |
| Crossbridge Community BankBank Tomahawk, WI | 81 out of 100, Strong | $216.7M | 13.1% | 0.28% | vs |
| Bristol Morgan BankBank Oakfield, WI | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $191.2M | 10.3% | 0.43% | vs |
| Bank of MiltonBank Milton, WI | 53 out of 100, Below average | $221.4M | 9.5% | 2.34% | vs |
| Community Bank of CameronBank Cameron, WI | 73 out of 100, Strong | $226.9M | 9.0% | 0.53% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Badger Bank?
Yes. Badger Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2469). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 20.1% of deposits ($33.2M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 12.40%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 0.00% (benchmark: 10%).
4 locations
Branches
Badger Bank lists 4 offices in 4 cities. Most locations:
- Cambridge, WI (1)
- Fort Atkinson, WI (1)
- Jefferson, WI (1)
- Johnson Creek, WI (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Badger Bank reported 96 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 5493003Q218ZJ8R1WN88): 94 originated ($27,520,000 total), 2 denied, and 0 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 2.1%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Badger Bank
- Former names
- Citizens State Bank; Citizens State Bank and Trust
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 2469
- RSSD ID
- 846945
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Citizens Finl Employee Stk Ownership Plan&tr
- Established
- January 7, 1884
- Headquarters
- 220 Grant St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
- Website
- www.badgerbank.bank
- Employees
- 38
Quick answers
Badger Bank: common questions
Is Badger Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Badger Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #2469). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Badger Bank's TellerScore?
82 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has Badger Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #2469 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Badger Bank have?
4 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Fort Atkinson
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Citizens State BankBank Whitewater, WI | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $525.2M | 18.0% | 0.00% | vs |
| Citizens BankBank Mukwonago, WI | 83 out of 100, Strong | $1.2B | 13.6% | 0.30% | vs |
| Educators Credit UnionCredit union Racine, WI | 81 out of 100, Strong | $4.0B | 13.9% | 0.97% | vs |
| WaterStone Bank, SSBBank Wauwatosa, WI | 81 out of 100, Strong | $2.3B | 15.4% | 0.36% | vs |
| Waukesha State BankBank Waukesha, WI | 80 out of 100, Strong | $1.6B | 11.5% | 0.25% | vs |
| County - City Credit UnionCredit union Jefferson, WI | 78 out of 100, Strong | $43.6M | 11.3% | 0.41% | vs |