Headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin, Peoples State Bank is a state-chartered bank with $1.5B in total assets and $1.2B in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 12 offices. Its charter dates back to 1962.
Peoples State Bank has a TellerScore of 56 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 15% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 154 banks headquartered in Wisconsin, it ranks 134th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (79/100, 10.3%); funding & liquidity contributes the least (45/100, 95% 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 3 points (53 → 56), mostly because the capital cushion component improved by 7 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 53 |
| Q3 2024 | 57 |
| Q4 2024 | 56 |
| Q1 2025 | 55 |
| Q2 2025 | 53 |
| Q3 2025 | 53 |
| Q4 2025 | 54 |
| Q1 2026 | 56 |
| Q2 2026 | 56 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 9.30% |
| Q3 2024 | 9.48% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.32% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.56% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.53% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.62% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.74% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.97% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.17% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.13% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.96% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.94% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.13% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.39% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.47% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.48% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.37% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.40% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.66% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.74% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.79% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.79% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.94% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.98% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.02% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.03% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.10% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 56 | $1.5B | 10.17% | 1.40% | 1.10% | 95.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 56 | $1.5B | 9.97% | 1.37% | 1.03% | 93.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 54 | $1.5B | 9.74% | 1.48% | 1.02% | 92.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 53 | $1.5B | 9.62% | 1.47% | 0.98% | 93.0% |
| Q2 2025 | 53 | $1.5B | 9.53% | 1.39% | 0.94% | 93.3% |
| Q1 2025 | 55 | $1.5B | 9.56% | 1.13% | 0.79% | 96.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 56 | $1.5B | 9.32% | 0.94% | 0.79% | 93.0% |
| Q3 2024 | 57 | $1.5B | 9.48% | 0.96% | 0.74% | 92.0% |
| Q2 2024 | 53 | $1.5B | 9.30% | 1.13% | 0.66% | 92.4% |
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 Wisconsin
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankers' BankBank Madison, WI | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $1.5B | 14.7% | 0.55% | vs |
| The Park BankBank Madison, WI | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $1.5B | 10.7% | 0.24% | vs |
| Waukesha State BankBank Waukesha, WI | 80 out of 100, Strong | $1.6B | 11.5% | 0.25% | vs |
| Horicon BankBank Horicon, WI | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $1.7B | 9.7% | 0.93% | vs |
| Forward BankBank Marshfield, WI | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $1.3B | 9.2% | 0.28% | vs |
| CCFBank National AssociationBank Altoona, WI | 50 out of 100, Below average | $1.8B | 11.2% | 2.28% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Peoples State Bank?
Yes. Peoples State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #18569). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 33.2% of deposits ($394.6M) 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 10.17%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 14.63% (benchmark: 10%).
12 locations
Branches
Peoples State Bank lists 12 offices in 10 cities. Most locations:
- Wausau, WI (3)
- Eagle River, WI (1)
- Marathon, WI (1)
- Milwaukee, WI (1)
- Minocqua, WI (1)
- Rhinelander, WI (1)
- Stevens Point, WI (1)
- Waukesha, WI (1)
- West Allis, WI (1)
- Weston, WI (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Peoples State Bank reported 379 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300RBWA4J4QTPSY69): 276 originated ($76,630,000 total), 40 denied, and 28 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 11.4%, 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
- Peoples State Bank
- Former names
- People's State Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 18569
- RSSD ID
- 340144
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Psb Holdings Inc
- Established
- August 1, 1962
- Headquarters
- 1905 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
- Website
- www.bankpeoples.com
- Employees
- 188
Quick answers
Peoples State Bank: common questions
Is Peoples State Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Peoples State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #18569). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Peoples State Bank's TellerScore?
56 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 Peoples State Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #18569 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Peoples State Bank have?
12 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Wausau
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon County Employees Credit UnionCredit union Wausau, WI | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $46.5M | 16.3% | 0.38% | vs |
| Athens Area Credit UnionCredit union Athens, WI | 84 out of 100, Strong | $49.9M | 13.3% | 0.63% | vs |
| Valley Communities Credit UnionCredit union Mosinee, WI | 83 out of 100, Strong | $306.9M | 13.0% | 0.28% | vs |
| Marathon BankBank Wausau, WI | 82 out of 100, Strong | $261.1M | 15.3% | 0.03% | vs |
| Crossbridge Community BankBank Tomahawk, WI | 81 out of 100, Strong | $216.7M | 13.1% | 0.28% | vs |
| Public Service Credit UnionCredit union Wausau, WI | 80 out of 100, Strong | $13.9M | 19.3% | 0.07% | vs |