Security State Bank is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Algona, Iowa, in business for about 95 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $109.8M in total assets and $79.7M in deposits, with 4 offices.
Based on its Q2 2026 filing, Security State Bank scores 72/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 50% of 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 226 banks headquartered in Iowa, it ranks 119th. Its strongest component is capital cushion (100/100; 27.26%), and its lowest is loan quality (29/100; 2.14%).
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 6 points (66 → 72), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 29 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 74 |
| Q3 2024 | 76 |
| Q4 2024 | 74 |
| Q1 2025 | 64 |
| Q2 2025 | 66 |
| Q3 2025 | 65 |
| Q4 2025 | 70 |
| Q1 2026 | 70 |
| Q2 2026 | 72 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 22.45% |
| Q3 2024 | 22.95% |
| Q4 2024 | 21.88% |
| Q1 2025 | 22.85% |
| Q2 2025 | 23.74% |
| Q3 2025 | 24.77% |
| Q4 2025 | 25.01% |
| Q1 2026 | 26.01% |
| Q2 2026 | 27.26% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 2.09% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.87% |
| Q4 2024 | 2.20% |
| Q1 2025 | 5.08% |
| Q2 2025 | 6.02% |
| Q3 2025 | 3.38% |
| Q4 2025 | 2.53% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.51% |
| Q2 2026 | 2.14% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.94% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.90% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.88% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.86% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.93% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.99% |
| Q4 2025 | 2.03% |
| Q1 2026 | 2.17% |
| Q2 2026 | 2.28% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 72 | $109.8M | 27.26% | 2.14% | 2.28% | 103.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 70 | $114.8M | 26.01% | 2.51% | 2.17% | 93.8% |
| Q4 2025 | 70 | $113.1M | 25.01% | 2.53% | 2.03% | 93.0% |
| Q3 2025 | 65 | $117.9M | 24.77% | 3.38% | 1.99% | 86.9% |
| Q2 2025 | 66 | $117.9M | 23.74% | 6.02% | 1.93% | 86.1% |
| Q1 2025 | 64 | $117.9M | 22.85% | 5.08% | 1.86% | 85.0% |
| Q4 2024 | 74 | $121.4M | 21.88% | 2.20% | 1.88% | 76.5% |
| Q3 2024 | 76 | $121.4M | 22.95% | 1.87% | 1.90% | 81.1% |
| Q2 2024 | 74 | $113.8M | 22.45% | 2.09% | 1.94% | 85.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNNB BankBank Newton, IA | 70 out of 100, Strong | $109.5M | 9.7% | 0.55% | vs |
| White State BankBank South English, IA | 73 out of 100, Strong | $109.0M | 11.2% | 1.31% | vs |
| Maynard Savings BankBank Maynard, IA | 83 out of 100, Strong | $108.4M | 15.1% | 1.00% | vs |
| Breda Savings BankBank Breda, IA | 82 out of 100, Strong | $106.0M | 10.9% | 0.00% | vs |
| Sibley State BankBank Sibley, IA | 77 out of 100, Strong | $104.4M | 11.0% | 0.46% | vs |
| First Community BankBank Newell, IA | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $115.7M | 9.4% | 1.32% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Security State Bank?
Yes. Security State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15839). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 29.6% of deposits ($23.6M) 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 27.26%, 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
Security State Bank lists 4 offices in 3 cities. Most locations:
- Algona, IA (2)
- Burt, IA (1)
- Luverne, IA (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Security State Bank
- Former names
- Burt Savings Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 15839
- RSSD ID
- 750846
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- Burt Bancshares Inc
- Established
- March 1, 1931
- Headquarters
- 1 E State St, Algona, IA 50511
- Website
- bankssb.com
- Employees
- 13
Quick answers
Security State Bank: common questions
Is Security State Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Security State Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #15839). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Security State Bank's TellerScore?
72 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 Security State Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #15839 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Security State Bank have?
4 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Algona
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First State BankBank Britt, IA | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $125.9M | 17.7% | 0.00% | vs |
| Citizens Community Credit UnionCredit union Fort Dodge, IA | 88 out of 100, Very strong | $253.6M | 19.1% | 0.73% | vs |
| West Iowa BankBank West Bend, IA | 82 out of 100, Strong | $222.1M | 11.9% | 0.01% | vs |
| Farmers State BankBank Algona, IA | 76 out of 100, Strong | $150.5M | 12.7% | 0.91% | vs |
| Iowa State BankBank Algona, IA | 73 out of 100, Strong | $470.7M | 11.2% | 0.15% | vs |
| United Bank of IowaBank Ida Grove, IA | 73 out of 100, Strong | $2.5B | 10.3% | 0.26% | vs |