Headquartered in Junction City, Kansas, Central National Bank is a national bank with $1.4B in total assets and $1.2B in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 35 offices across 2 states. Its charter dates back to 1884.
Central National Bank has a TellerScore of 78 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 86% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 185 banks headquartered in Kansas, it ranks 68th. Loan quality contributes the most (100/100, 0.01%); capital cushion contributes the least (60/100, 11.00%).
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
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 2 points (76 → 78), mostly because the earnings component improved by 10 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 74 |
| Q3 2024 | 76 |
| Q4 2024 | 74 |
| Q1 2025 | 77 |
| Q2 2025 | 76 |
| Q3 2025 | 77 |
| Q4 2025 | 77 |
| Q1 2026 | 77 |
| Q2 2026 | 78 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 11.35% |
| Q3 2024 | 11.64% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.98% |
| Q1 2025 | 11.16% |
| Q2 2025 | 11.32% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.34% |
| Q4 2025 | 11.08% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.81% |
| Q2 2026 | 11.00% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.05% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.05% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.07% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.03% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.04% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.01% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.04% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.03% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.01% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.72% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.80% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.84% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.09% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.07% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.14% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.13% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.30% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.33% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 78 | $1.4B | 11.00% | 0.01% | 1.33% | 65.5% |
| Q1 2026 | 77 | $1.4B | 10.81% | 0.03% | 1.30% | 64.5% |
| Q4 2025 | 77 | $1.4B | 11.08% | 0.04% | 1.13% | 62.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 77 | $1.3B | 11.34% | 0.01% | 1.14% | 70.5% |
| Q2 2025 | 76 | $1.3B | 11.32% | 0.04% | 1.07% | 68.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 77 | $1.3B | 11.16% | 0.03% | 1.09% | 64.4% |
| Q4 2024 | 74 | $1.3B | 10.98% | 0.07% | 0.84% | 63.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 76 | $1.2B | 11.64% | 0.05% | 0.80% | 64.2% |
| Q2 2024 | 74 | $1.2B | 11.35% | 0.05% | 0.72% | 62.2% |
897 peers · $1 billion – $10 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 Kansas
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bennington State BankBank Salina, KS | 75 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 9.5% | 0.29% | vs |
| Armed Forces Bank, National AssociationBank Fort Leavenworth, KS | 83 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 13.9% | 1.21% | vs |
| CoreFirst Bank & TrustBank Topeka, KS | 71 out of 100, Strong | $1.3B | 8.7% | 0.21% | vs |
| Nbkc BankBank Leawood, KS | 82 out of 100, Strong | $1.2B | 17.1% | 1.45% | vs |
| The First National Bank of HutchinsonBank Hutchinson, KS | 78 out of 100, Strong | $1.2B | 11.5% | 0.33% | vs |
| Peoples Bank and Trust CompanyBank Mcpherson, KS | 61 out of 100, Moderate | $1.6B | 9.3% | 0.92% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Central National Bank?
Yes. Central National Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #4702). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 40.5% of deposits ($484.8M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 11.00%, 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%).
35 locations
Branches
Central National Bank lists 29 offices in 20 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Junction City, KS (4)
- Lawrence, KS (3)
- Great Bend, KS (2)
- Manhattan, KS (2)
- Salina, KS (2)
- Topeka, KS (2)
- Beloit, KS (1)
- Burlington, KS (1)
- Concordia, KS (1)
- Gardner, KS (1)
- Halstead, KS (1)
- Hays, KS (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Central National Bank reported 352 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 254900L3UJN7196A5W71): 269 originated ($78,815,000 total), 39 denied, and 39 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 12.5%, 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
- Central National Bank
- Former names
- The Central National Bank of Junction City
- Type
- National bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 4702
- RSSD ID
- 234355
- Primary regulator
- OCC
- Holding company
- Central of Kansas Inc
- Established
- January 1, 1884
- Headquarters
- 802 N Washington St, Junction City, KS 66441
- Website
- www.centralnational.com
- Employees
- 257
Quick answers
Central National Bank: common questions
Is Central National Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Central National Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #4702). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Central National Bank's TellerScore?
78 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 Central National Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #4702 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Central National Bank have?
35 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Junction City
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Solomon State BankBank Solomon, KS | 95 out of 100, Very strong | $182.6M | 19.0% | 0.00% | vs |
| Farmers and Drovers BankBank Council Grove, KS | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $221.9M | 25.4% | 0.37% | vs |
| Armed Forces Bank, National AssociationBank Fort Leavenworth, KS | 83 out of 100, Strong | $1.4B | 13.9% | 1.21% | vs |
| New Century BankBank Belleville, KS | 79 out of 100, Strong | $88.9M | 13.2% | 0.87% | vs |
| United Bank & TrustBank Marysville, KS | 79 out of 100, Strong | $892.9M | 11.5% | 0.00% | vs |
| First Bank KansasBank Salina, KS | 79 out of 100, Strong | $618.5M | 8.8% | 0.04% | vs |