TellerScore

South Central Bank, Inc. (FDIC certificate #5854) is based in Glasgow, Kentucky. Its Q2 2026 call report shows $2.3B in total assets and $2.0B in deposits and 27 offices across 2 states.

Based on its Q2 2026 filing, South Central Bank, Inc. scores 72/100, which we describe as strong. That is higher than 66% of 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 120 banks headquartered in Kentucky, it ranks 64th. Its strongest component is problem-loan coverage (95/100; 2.6%), and its lowest is capital cushion (49/100; 9.88%).

TellerScore · Q2 2026

Scorecard

Capital cushion49/100
Tier 1 leverage ratio: 9.88%
Loan quality90/100
Noncurrent loans ÷ total loans: 0.30%
Earnings76/100
Return on assets (annualized): 1.41%
Funding & liquidity65/100
Loans ÷ deposits and uninsured-deposit share: 89.7% · 20.1% uninsured
Problem-loan coverage95/100
"Texas ratio": (noncurrent loans + foreclosed property) ÷ (equity + loan-loss reserves): 2.60%

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 (69 → 72), mostly because the earnings component improved by 8 points.

TellerScore
687072Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTellerScore
Q2 202469
Q3 202470
Q4 202470
Q1 202570
Q2 202569
Q3 202570
Q4 202568
Q1 202670
Q2 202672
Tier 1 leverage ratio
5.00%7.52%10.04%well-capitalized benchmarkQ2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterTier 1 leverage ratio
Q2 20249.93%
Q3 20249.95%
Q4 20249.82%
Q1 20259.92%
Q2 20259.92%
Q3 202510.01%
Q4 202510.04%
Q1 20269.97%
Q2 20269.88%
Noncurrent loans
0.30%0.38%0.46%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterNoncurrent loans
Q2 20240.39%
Q3 20240.34%
Q4 20240.34%
Q1 20250.33%
Q2 20250.34%
Q3 20250.32%
Q4 20250.46%
Q1 20260.39%
Q2 20260.30%
Return on assets
1.13%1.27%1.41%Q2 2024Q4 2024Q2 2025Q4 2025Q2 2026
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QuarterReturn on assets
Q2 20241.13%
Q3 20241.14%
Q4 20241.17%
Q1 20251.16%
Q2 20251.21%
Q3 20251.25%
Q4 20251.25%
Q1 20261.36%
Q2 20261.41%
Quarter-by-quarter figures
QuarterScoreAssetsCapitalProblem loansROALoans/deposits
Q2 202672$2.3B9.88%0.30%1.41%89.7%
Q1 202670$2.2B9.97%0.39%1.36%91.4%
Q4 202568$2.1B10.04%0.46%1.25%92.5%
Q3 202570$2.0B10.01%0.32%1.25%90.2%
Q2 202569$2.0B9.92%0.34%1.21%91.4%
Q1 202570$2.0B9.92%0.33%1.16%86.7%
Q4 202470$2.0B9.82%0.34%1.17%87.0%
Q3 202470$1.9B9.95%0.34%1.14%90.2%
Q2 202469$1.8B9.93%0.39%1.13%89.7%

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).

Capital ratio9.88%
33rd
Total risk-based capital13.12%
43rd
Problem loans0.30%
67th
Net charge-offs0.00%
73rd
Return on assets1.41%
63rd
Net interest margin3.81%
57th
Efficiency ratio53.1%
67th
Loans to deposits89.7%
42nd
Uninsured deposits20.1%
82nd
Loan-loss reserves1.00%
31st
Texas ratio2.6%
62nd

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Deposit insurance

Is my money safe at South Central Bank, Inc.?

Yes. South Central Bank, Inc. is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #5854). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

An estimated 20.1% of deposits ($395.5M) 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 9.88%, above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 13.12% (benchmark: 10%).

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27 locations

Branches

South Central Bank, Inc. lists 26 offices in 16 cities across 2 states. Most locations:

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HMDA 2025

Mortgage lending

In 2025, South Central Bank, Inc. reported 1,839 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300LPT41QBMAC7948): 1,430 originated ($289,320,000 total), 123 denied, and 201 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 7.5%, 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
South Central Bank, Inc.
Former names
Park City State Bank; South Central Bank of Barren County, Inc.
Type
State-chartered bank
FDIC certificate #
5854
RSSD ID
473042
Primary regulator
FDIC
Holding company
South Cntl Bancshares Ky Inc
Established
January 1, 1908
Headquarters
208 S Broadway St, Glasgow, KY 42141
Employees
303

Quick answers

South Central Bank, Inc.: common questions

Is South Central Bank, Inc. FDIC insured?

Yes. South Central Bank, Inc. is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #5854). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.

What is South Central Bank, Inc.'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 South Central Bank, Inc. ever failed?

There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #5854 in the FDIC failed bank list.

How many branches does South Central Bank, Inc. have?

27 offices as of the latest FDIC data, in 2 states.

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