Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, Marion County State Bank is a state-chartered bank with $628.6M in total assets and $546.6M in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 5 offices. Its charter dates back to 1935.
Marion County State Bank has a TellerScore of 75 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 61% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 226 banks headquartered in Iowa, it ranks 92nd. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (95/100, 2.5%); funding & liquidity contributes the least (52/100, 89% loans-to-deposits, 33% 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 (68 → 75), mostly because the earnings component improved by 23 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 60 |
| Q3 2024 | 60 |
| Q4 2024 | 55 |
| Q1 2025 | 57 |
| Q2 2025 | 68 |
| Q3 2025 | 66 |
| Q4 2025 | 70 |
| Q1 2026 | 72 |
| Q2 2026 | 75 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.33% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.33% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.30% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.18% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.47% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.45% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.37% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.95% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.41% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.67% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.72% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.27% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.30% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.11% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.26% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.17% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.28% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.27% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.87% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.96% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.99% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.19% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.29% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.30% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.42% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.69% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.84% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 75 | $628.6M | 10.41% | 0.27% | 1.84% | 88.7% |
| Q1 2026 | 72 | $620.3M | 9.95% | 0.28% | 1.69% | 90.7% |
| Q4 2025 | 70 | $648.5M | 9.37% | 0.17% | 1.42% | 88.3% |
| Q3 2025 | 66 | $660.3M | 9.45% | 0.26% | 1.30% | 91.9% |
| Q2 2025 | 68 | $641.9M | 9.47% | 0.11% | 1.29% | 85.1% |
| Q1 2025 | 57 | $634.4M | 9.18% | 1.30% | 1.19% | 86.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 55 | $652.9M | 9.30% | 1.27% | 0.99% | 84.4% |
| Q3 2024 | 60 | $663.1M | 9.33% | 0.72% | 0.96% | 83.8% |
| Q2 2024 | 60 | $648.6M | 9.33% | 0.67% | 0.87% | 84.9% |
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 Iowa
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty National BankBank Sioux City, IA | 71 out of 100, Strong | $624.4M | 10.3% | 0.00% | vs |
| South Story Bank & TrustBank Slater, IA | 57 out of 100, Moderate | $623.9M | 10.9% | 0.78% | vs |
| GNB BankBank Grundy Center, IA | 76 out of 100, Strong | $621.3M | 12.2% | 0.62% | vs |
| Farmers Trust and Savings BankBank Spencer, IA | 57 out of 100, Moderate | $618.0M | 9.5% | 1.45% | vs |
| Farmers & Merchants Savings BankBank Manchester, IA | 61 out of 100, Moderate | $616.8M | 12.4% | 1.70% | vs |
| Community Savings BankBank Edgewood, IA | 65 out of 100, Moderate | $613.6M | 10.1% | 0.63% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Marion County State Bank?
Yes. Marion County State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15272). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 32.6% of deposits ($178.2M) 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 10.41%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 14.75% (benchmark: 10%).
5 locations
Branches
Marion County State Bank lists 2 offices in 2 cities. Most locations:
- Knoxville, IA (1)
- Pella, IA (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Marion County State Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 15272
- RSSD ID
- 97943
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Pella Financial Group Inc
- Established
- September 21, 1935
- Headquarters
- 800 Main St, Pella, IA 50219
- Website
- www.marioncountybank.com
- Employees
- 63
Quick answers
Marion County State Bank: common questions
Is Marion County State Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Marion County State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15272). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Marion County State Bank's TellerScore?
75 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 Marion County State Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #15272 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Marion County State Bank have?
5 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Pella
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State BankBank Washington, IA | 78 out of 100, Strong | $601.1M | 12.5% | 0.49% | vs |
| First State BankBank Lynnville, IA | 75 out of 100, Strong | $384.2M | 9.8% | 0.21% | vs |
| Leighton State BankBank Pella, IA | 74 out of 100, Strong | $298.2M | 11.0% | 0.79% | vs |
| Great Southern BankBank Reeds Spring, MO | 73 out of 100, Strong | $5.5B | 11.3% | 0.02% | vs |
| FNNB BankBank Newton, IA | 70 out of 100, Strong | $109.5M | 9.7% | 0.55% | vs |
| Montezuma State BankBank Montezuma, IA | 68 out of 100, Moderate | $54.6M | 14.9% | 6.94% | vs |