Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Citizens State Bank of La Crosse is a state-chartered bank with $648.5M in total assets and $513.4M in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 4 offices. Its charter dates back to 1907.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Citizens State Bank of La Crosse scores 76/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 64% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 154 banks headquartered in Wisconsin, it ranks 63rd. Its strongest component is earnings (100/100; 2.94%), and its lowest is funding & liquidity (39/100; 105% loans-to-deposits, 29% 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
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 7 points (69 → 76), mostly because the capital cushion component improved by 22 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 62 |
| Q3 2024 | 63 |
| Q4 2024 | 66 |
| Q1 2025 | 67 |
| Q2 2025 | 69 |
| Q3 2025 | 71 |
| Q4 2025 | 66 |
| Q1 2026 | 74 |
| Q2 2026 | 76 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.69% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.28% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.28% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.67% |
| Q2 2025 | 11.17% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.74% |
| Q4 2025 | 12.18% |
| Q1 2026 | 12.63% |
| Q2 2026 | 13.36% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.89% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.14% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.06% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.17% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.07% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.01% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.68% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.02% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.06% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.68% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.91% |
| Q4 2024 | 2.01% |
| Q1 2025 | 2.24% |
| Q2 2025 | 2.44% |
| Q3 2025 | 2.56% |
| Q4 2025 | 2.59% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.85% |
| Q2 2026 | 2.94% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 76 | $648.5M | 13.36% | 1.06% | 2.94% | 105.0% |
| Q1 2026 | 74 | $653.0M | 12.63% | 1.02% | 2.85% | 101.5% |
| Q4 2025 | 66 | $658.3M | 12.18% | 1.68% | 2.59% | 102.8% |
| Q3 2025 | 71 | $663.4M | 11.74% | 1.01% | 2.56% | 100.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 69 | $662.5M | 11.17% | 1.07% | 2.44% | 100.1% |
| Q1 2025 | 67 | $684.5M | 10.67% | 1.17% | 2.24% | 97.1% |
| Q4 2024 | 66 | $684.4M | 10.28% | 1.06% | 2.01% | 97.9% |
| Q3 2024 | 63 | $657.4M | 10.28% | 1.14% | 1.91% | 108.6% |
| Q2 2024 | 62 | $648.4M | 9.69% | 0.89% | 1.68% | 107.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbbyBankBank Abbotsford, WI | 56 out of 100, Moderate | $662.2M | 9.4% | 1.34% | vs |
| Community First BankBank Boscobel, WI | 78 out of 100, Strong | $634.1M | 11.0% | 0.32% | vs |
| Community State BankBank Union Grove, WI | 74 out of 100, Strong | $667.5M | 9.6% | 0.28% | vs |
| The Stephenson National Bank and TrustBank Marinette, WI | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $676.8M | 10.1% | 1.15% | vs |
| PyraMax Bank, FSBBank Greenfield, WI | 67 out of 100, Moderate | $588.7M | 11.2% | 0.25% | vs |
| PremierBankBank Fort Atkinson, WI | 70 out of 100, Strong | $583.9M | 9.8% | 0.24% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Citizens State Bank of La Crosse?
Yes. Citizens State Bank of La Crosse is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1513). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 29.4% of deposits ($150.9M) 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 13.36%, 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
Citizens State Bank of La Crosse lists 4 offices in 4 cities. Most locations:
- Altoona, WI (1)
- Clayton, WI (1)
- La Crosse, WI (1)
- Onalaska, WI (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Citizens State Bank of La Crosse reported 138 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 5493008L7BNNEPSS6V79): 123 originated ($57,895,000 total), 6 denied, and 8 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 4.6%, 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
- Citizens State Bank of La Crosse
- Former names
- Citizens State Bank of Clayton
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 1513
- RSSD ID
- 447557
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Clayton Bankshares Inc
- Established
- December 9, 1907
- Headquarters
- 620 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Website
- www.citizensstatebank.us
- Employees
- 85
Quick answers
Citizens State Bank of La Crosse: common questions
Is Citizens State Bank of La Crosse FDIC insured?
Yes. Citizens State Bank of La Crosse is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #1513). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Citizens State Bank of La Crosse's TellerScore?
76 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 Citizens State Bank of La Crosse ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #1513 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Citizens State Bank of La Crosse have?
4 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near La Crosse
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff View BankBank Galesville, WI | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $152.8M | 14.9% | 0.00% | vs |
| Firefighters Credit UnionCredit union Onalaska, WI | 83 out of 100, Strong | $133.0M | 16.1% | 0.57% | vs |
| The First National Bank of BangorBank Bangor, WI | 83 out of 100, Strong | $363.7M | 31.6% | 0.95% | vs |
| Gundersen Credit UnionCredit union LA Crosse, WI | 82 out of 100, Strong | $85.3M | 13.8% | 0.07% | vs |
| Union State BankBank West Salem, WI | 82 out of 100, Strong | $117.6M | 12.2% | 0.14% | vs |
| Peoples State BankBank Prairie Du Chien, WI | 80 out of 100, Strong | $993.0M | 11.5% | 0.21% | vs |