Citizens Bank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Kilgore, Texas, in business for about 77 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $488.8M in total assets and $441.6M in deposits, with 11 offices.
Citizens Bank has a TellerScore of 60 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 19% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 349 banks headquartered in Texas, it ranks 301st. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (100/100, 0.2%); capital cushion contributes the least (19/100, 6.90%).
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 fell 22 points (82 → 60), mostly because the capital cushion component weakened by 78 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 78 |
| Q3 2024 | 79 |
| Q4 2024 | 81 |
| Q1 2025 | 80 |
| Q2 2025 | 82 |
| Q3 2025 | 83 |
| Q4 2025 | 83 |
| Q1 2026 | 59 |
| Q2 2026 | 60 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 14.37% |
| Q3 2024 | 14.69% |
| Q4 2024 | 14.65% |
| Q1 2025 | 14.72% |
| Q2 2025 | 14.71% |
| Q3 2025 | 14.81% |
| Q4 2025 | 14.81% |
| Q1 2026 | 6.37% |
| Q2 2026 | 6.90% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.45% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.39% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.05% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.05% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.04% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.04% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.04% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.03% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.02% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.65% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.61% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.58% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.42% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.66% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.77% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.86% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.84% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.79% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 60 | $488.8M | 6.90% | 0.02% | 0.79% | 72.2% |
| Q1 2026 | 59 | $495.1M | 6.37% | 0.03% | 0.84% | 73.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 83 | $511.7M | 14.81% | 0.04% | 0.86% | 72.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 83 | $499.0M | 14.81% | 0.04% | 0.77% | 72.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 82 | $489.1M | 14.71% | 0.04% | 0.66% | 72.0% |
| Q1 2025 | 80 | $488.0M | 14.72% | 0.05% | 0.42% | 67.4% |
| Q4 2024 | 81 | $481.3M | 14.65% | 0.05% | 0.58% | 67.0% |
| Q3 2024 | 79 | $485.8M | 14.69% | 0.39% | 0.61% | 63.1% |
| Q2 2024 | 78 | $474.8M | 14.37% | 0.45% | 0.65% | 65.1% |
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 Texas
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First State BankBank Clute, TX | 62 out of 100, Moderate | $478.1M | 9.5% | 1.38% | vs |
| The First National Bank of MertzonBank Mertzon, TX | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $500.3M | 15.7% | 0.00% | vs |
| Colonial Savings, F.A.Bank Fort Worth, TX | 76 out of 100, Strong | $501.8M | 46.1% | 0.38% | vs |
| Citizens State BankBank Sealy, TX | 76 out of 100, Strong | $507.0M | 10.3% | 0.00% | vs |
| MCBankBank Goldthwaite, TX | 55 out of 100, Moderate | $467.2M | 10.0% | 2.57% | vs |
| The First National Bank of LivingstonBank Livingston, TX | 98 out of 100, Very strong | $467.2M | 15.5% | 0.05% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Citizens Bank?
Yes. Citizens Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #16817). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 40.1% of deposits ($177.1M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, above the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 6.90%, slightly above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 11.37% (benchmark: 10%).
11 locations
Branches
Citizens Bank lists 10 offices in 10 cities. Most locations:
- Bryan, TX (1)
- Carthage, TX (1)
- Center, TX (1)
- Gladewater, TX (1)
- Humble, TX (1)
- Kilgore, TX (1)
- Kountze, TX (1)
- Sour Lake, TX (1)
- The Woodlands, TX (1)
- Yorktown, TX (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Citizens Bank
- Former names
- Citizens State Bank & Trust Company; Allied Citizens Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 16817
- RSSD ID
- 744854
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- East Texas Financial Corp
- Established
- July 24, 1949
- Headquarters
- 301 E Main St, Kilgore, TX 75662
- Website
- www.citizensbanktx.com
- Employees
- 100
Quick answers
Citizens Bank: common questions
Is Citizens Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Citizens Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #16817). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Citizens Bank's TellerScore?
60 out of 100 (Moderate), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has Citizens Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #16817 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Citizens Bank have?
11 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Kilgore
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetex Credit UnionCredit union Longview, TX | 94 out of 100, Very strong | $9.4M | 39.4% | 0.00% | vs |
| Eastman Credit UnionCredit union Kingsport, TN | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $10.2B | 14.9% | 0.31% | vs |
| East Texas Professional Credit UnionCredit union Longview, TX | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $1.4B | 19.4% | 0.41% | vs |
| Austin Bank, Texas National AssociationBank Jacksonville, TX | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $3.3B | 15.1% | 0.60% | vs |
| The First National Bank of WinnsboroBank Winnsboro, TX | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $158.2M | 22.7% | 1.10% | vs |
| Community BankBank Longview, TX | 82 out of 100, Strong | $315.5M | 11.9% | 0.00% | vs |