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Updated June 2026 · FDIC Call Report Q2 2024

Banks in Chicago, Illinois

30 FDIC-insured banks call Chicago home, with $514.3B in combined assets. The local cohort posts an average Bank Health Score of 78/100 against a Tier 1 capital ratio of 17.29% and an NPL ratio of 1.05%.

Chicago, Illinois hosts 30 FDIC-insured banks headquartered locally, with an average BankHealth composite score of 78/100. The largest local bank by assets is First Eagle Bank. City-level banking concentration reflects historical headquarters geography. Many U.S. cities host community banks chartered specifically for local commercial-lending needs, alongside branch operations of national banks that don't appear in the headquartered-here count.

For local depositors, the BankHealth grade is most useful as a triage signal across the locally-headquartered options. Branch-only banks (headquartered elsewhere) appear on the per-bank pages of their parent institution rather than on this city page.

Reviewed by BankHealthData Editorial Team · Updated

Chicago's Banking Market

Chicago is a major banking hub by U.S. standards, with 30 FDIC-insured institutions chartered or headquartered locally. Concentrations of this size typically include a mix of large regional banks, mid-size commercial banks, and community institutions, often serving both local depositors and broader regional or national customer bases.

Banks in Chicago post an average Bank Health Score of 78/100 — solidly healthy in B territory, broadly in line with the national average for U.S. banks. 43% earn A grades; 0% land in D or F territory. Most local depositors will find any of the top-graded local banks a sound choice on paper.

Local risk indicators look benign: the average Chicago bank posts 17.29% Tier 1 capital and a 1.05% NPL ratio. Both readings are consistent with conservatively run institutions; quarter-to-quarter movement is worth monitoring on individual bank pages.

Chicago Banking Snapshot

Banks headquartered or chartered locally30
Combined assets$514.3B
Average Bank Health Score78/100
Average Tier 1 capital ratio17.29%
Average NPL ratio1.05%
Average liquidity ratio24.83%
Grade distribution (A · B · C · D · F)13 · 14 · 3 · 0 · 0

All Banks in Chicago

#BankGradeScoreAssetsTier 1 CapitalNPL RatioLiquidity
1First Eagle BankA98$563M21.09%0.00%28.74%
2Amalgamated Bank of ChicagoA96$1.2B14.98%0.02%36.25%
3Cibc Bank USAA92$55.9B16.43%1.37%30.51%
4Northern Trust CoA92$156.3B12.94%0.28%64.69%
5Liberty Bank for SavingsA91$849M50.40%0.16%31.73%
6First Sb of HegewischA91$796M37.37%0.05%48.81%
7Belmont Bank&Trust CoA90$924M16.57%0.44%23.58%
8Hoyne Savings BankA86$442M20.63%0.68%45.82%
9Albany B&T Co NAA84$711M16.27%0.06%18.34%
10First Nations BankA84$533M15.19%0.00%18.52%
11BMO Bank National AssnA83$262.0B12.41%1.14%33.38%
12Marquette BankA82$2.1B13.40%0.60%26.14%
13Gold Coast BankA80$445M12.84%0.52%19.01%
14Byline BankB79$9.6B12.24%0.92%22.11%
15American Metro BankB79$93M18.49%0.00%13.79%
16North Side Fs&la of ChicagoB76$43M19.71%1.98%25.61%
17Burling BankB75$236M11.60%1.05%20.86%
18Devon BankB74$517M9.18%0.25%47.56%
19Central Savings FSBB74$112M32.71%0.46%11.05%
20International Bk of ChicagoB74$1.0B15.63%1.38%17.51%
21Beverly B&T Co NAB74$2.5B11.07%0.32%16.65%
22FwbankB74$161M16.38%2.31%27.10%
23Lakeside BankB73$2.6B12.32%0.29%15.39%
24Gn BankB71$65M14.36%3.50%36.83%
25Mutual Federal BankB67$95M24.06%0.99%9.75%
26Pulaski Savings BankB67$49M20.46%0.51%10.11%
27Wintrust Bank National AssnB66$9.6B11.13%0.78%10.79%
28Federal Savings BankC58$1.2B16.82%1.11%2.84%
29Metropolitan Capital B&TC52$256M12.06%10.36%25.97%
30State Bank of IndiaC50$3.5BNot reported0.00%5.39%

For Chicago Depositors

FDIC insurance protects deposits at every bank on this list up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per ownership category — identical coverage regardless of where the bank is located or how it scores on this page. The Bank Health Score is a relative ranking of regulatory cushion, not a guarantee of safety. Confirm your bank's FDIC status and your specific coverage at FDIC.gov before making decisions.

For depositors who hold combined balances above $250,000 across multiple accounts at a single bank, the FDIC's Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE) calculates exactly which dollars are insured. Account titling — joint, individual, retirement — affects coverage. Federal regulators publishing rules at the OCC and the FDIC update guidance periodically; FDIC.gov is the authoritative source.

How These Scores Are Calculated

Every bank on this page earns a Bank Health Score from four FDIC Call Report inputs: Tier 1 capital ratio (35%), NPL ratio inverted (30%), liquidity ratio (25%), and return on assets (10%). The composite is reported as a 0–100 score and an A–F letter grade. Data flows from the FDIC BankFind API and the FFIEC Call Report archive. Read the full methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many banks are in Chicago?

30 FDIC-insured banks are chartered or headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, holding $514.3B in combined assets. Chicago is a major banking hub by U.S. standards, with 30 FDIC-insured institutions chartered or headquartered locally. Concentrations of this size typically include a mix of large regional banks, mid-size commercial banks, and community institutions, often serving both local depositors and broader regional or national customer bases.

What is the average bank health score in Chicago?

Banks in Chicago post an average Bank Health Score of 78/100 — solidly healthy in B territory, broadly in line with the national average for U.S. banks. 43% earn A grades; 0% land in D or F territory. Most local depositors will find any of the top-graded local banks a sound choice on paper. The local cohort averages a Tier 1 capital ratio of 17.29% and an NPL ratio of 1.05%.

Are banks in Chicago riskier than the national average?

Local risk indicators look benign: the average Chicago bank posts 17.29% Tier 1 capital and a 1.05% NPL ratio. Both readings are consistent with conservatively run institutions; quarter-to-quarter movement is worth monitoring on individual bank pages.

Are deposits at Chicago banks FDIC-insured?

Every bank on this page is FDIC-insured, which protects deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per ownership category. Insurance is identical regardless of bank size or location. Verify your specific coverage at FDIC.gov, particularly if you hold balances above the $250,000 limit.

Where does this data come from?

All bank financials on this page are pulled from the FDIC BankFind API, which sources directly from quarterly Call Reports filed with the FFIEC. Health Scores are computed from a transparent four-factor formula (Tier 1 capital 35%, NPL ratio 30%, liquidity 25%, ROA 10%). All data is U.S. government public domain.

Sources: FDIC BankFind API ( banks.data.fdic.gov); FFIEC Call Reports ( cdr.ffiec.gov/public); OCC ( occ.gov). Public domain.

Last updated 2026-06-29 · Data covers 30 Chicago banks. Informational only; not investment advice. Verify FDIC insurance directly at FDIC.gov.