Headquartered in Winchester, Ohio, First State Bank is a state-chartered bank with $1.2B in total assets and $1.1B in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 18 offices across 2 states. Its charter dates back to 1934.
First State Bank has a TellerScore of 70 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 58% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 157 banks headquartered in Ohio, it ranks 77th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (91/100, 4.3%); capital cushion contributes the least (55/100, 10.47%).
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 3 points (67 → 70), mostly because the capital cushion component improved by 19 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 69 |
| Q3 2024 | 71 |
| Q4 2024 | 72 |
| Q1 2025 | 71 |
| Q2 2025 | 67 |
| Q3 2025 | 67 |
| Q4 2025 | 74 |
| Q1 2026 | 74 |
| Q2 2026 | 70 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.25% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.42% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.71% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.90% |
| Q2 2025 | 8.64% |
| Q3 2025 | 8.62% |
| Q4 2025 | 10.69% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.63% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.47% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.39% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.35% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.31% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.39% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.44% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.49% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.44% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.44% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.86% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.92% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.06% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.00% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.09% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.07% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.06% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.04% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.15% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.10% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 70 | $1.2B | 10.47% | 0.86% | 1.10% | 51.5% |
| Q1 2026 | 74 | $1.2B | 10.63% | 0.44% | 1.15% | 52.2% |
| Q4 2025 | 74 | $1.2B | 10.69% | 0.44% | 1.04% | 53.5% |
| Q3 2025 | 67 | $1.1B | 8.62% | 0.49% | 1.06% | 53.1% |
| Q2 2025 | 67 | $1.1B | 8.64% | 0.44% | 1.07% | 50.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 71 | $1.1B | 9.90% | 0.39% | 1.09% | 54.1% |
| Q4 2024 | 72 | $1.0B | 9.71% | 0.31% | 1.00% | 53.9% |
| Q3 2024 | 71 | $1.1B | 9.42% | 0.35% | 1.06% | 51.4% |
| Q2 2024 | 69 | $1.1B | 9.25% | 0.39% | 0.92% | 48.3% |
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 Ohio
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchants National BankBank Hillsboro, OH | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $1.3B | 8.9% | 0.53% | vs |
| Consumers National BankBank Minerva, OH | 65 out of 100, Moderate | $1.3B | 8.4% | 0.07% | vs |
| The Commercial and Savings Bank of Millersburg, OhioBank Millersburg, OH | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $1.3B | 10.2% | 0.84% | vs |
| The Richwood Banking CompanyBank Richwood, OH | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $1.3B | 10.8% | 1.28% | vs |
| Signature Bank, National AssociationBank Toledo, OH | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $1.3B | 12.4% | 0.84% | vs |
| The North Side Bank and Trust CompanyBank Cincinnati, OH | 74 out of 100, Strong | $1.2B | 11.2% | 0.10% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First State Bank?
Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #9437). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 25.0% of deposits ($274.6M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 10.47%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 18.48% (benchmark: 10%).
18 locations
Branches
First State Bank lists 17 offices in 17 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Fayetteville, OH (1)
- Georgetown, OH (1)
- Hillsboro, OH (1)
- Inez, KY (1)
- Louisa, KY (1)
- Manchester, OH (1)
- Maysville, KY (1)
- Mount Orab, OH (1)
- Peebles, OH (1)
- Portsmouth, OH (1)
- Ripley, OH (1)
- Seaman, OH (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- First State Bank
- Former names
- The First State Bank of Adams County; The Winchester Bank Company
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 9437
- RSSD ID
- 294023
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- First State Bcorp Inc
- Established
- January 1, 1934
- Headquarters
- 19230 State Route 136, Winchester, OH 45697
- Website
- www.fsb4me.com
- Employees
- 189
Quick answers
First State Bank: common questions
Is First State Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. First State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #9437). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is First State Bank's TellerScore?
70 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 First State Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #9437 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does First State Bank have?
18 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Winchester
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Credit Union, IncCredit union Lima, OH | 94 out of 100, Very strong | $2.0B | 15.2% | 0.20% | vs |
| Bank of MaysvilleBank Maysville, KY | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $164.0M | 16.9% | 0.12% | vs |
| Security Bank and Trust Co.Bank Maysville, KY | 83 out of 100, Strong | $71.8M | 15.7% | 1.86% | vs |
| The Wilmington Savings BankBank Wilmington, OH | 72 out of 100, Strong | $267.3M | 14.6% | 0.82% | vs |
| Southern Hills Community BankBank Leesburg, OH | 71 out of 100, Strong | $209.6M | 13.8% | 1.58% | vs |
| The National Bank of Adams County of West UnionBank West Union, OH | 68 out of 100, Moderate | $114.7M | 10.8% | 2.10% | vs |