US Bank Directory
Banks in Waukon, IA
4 FDIC-insured banks operate 5 offices in Waukon, Iowa.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026.
Bank branch map: Waukon
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Short answer: 4 banks and credit unions operate 5 locations in Waukon, according to the FDIC. 5 of them have coordinates on record and are on the map. ATMs and opening hours are not in the sources this page uses yet; each marker links to directions.
Branches: FDIC, NCUA. Streets: loading.
5 locations on the map
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All banks in Waukon
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: Waukon State Bank has the most locations in Waukon, with 2. The other 3 each have a single office in the city. Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
Waukon State Bank Bank · 2
Waukon State Bank has 2 branches in Waukon, 4 across Iowa and 4 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Waukon, IA and show it operating since 1871. With $426.9 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1,983 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Waukon location is its main office at 22 W Main St, dating to 1871; the newest, at 301 Rossville Rd, to 1970. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Main Office main office22 W Main St, 52172
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Parking Lot Branch301 Rossville Rd, 52172
FreedomBank Bank · 1
FreedomBank has 1 branch in Waukon, 4 across Iowa and 4 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Elkader, IA and show it operating since 1903. With $433.9 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1,964 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Waukon Branch at 201 W Main St dates to 1925 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Waukon Branch201 W Main St, 52172
Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank Bank · 1
Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank has 1 branch in Waukon, 6 across Iowa and 6 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Lansing, IA and show it operating since 1908. With $347.2 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 2,275 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Waukon Branch at 820 11th Ave Sw dates to 1891 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Waukon Branch820 11th Ave Sw, 52172
Peoples State Bank Bank · 1
Peoples State Bank has 1 branch in Waukon, 4 across Iowa and 19 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Prairie Du Chien, WI and show it operating since 1915. With $993.0 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1,053 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Waukon Branch at 802 West Main Street dates to 2023 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Waukon Branch802 West Main Street, 52172
Banking in Waukon: the local picture
Short answer: 4 banks run 5 branches in Waukon according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
Of the 4 banks, 1 has its main office in Waukon, 2 elsewhere in Iowa and 1 out of state, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is Waukon State Bank, operating since 1871 according to the FDIC. In FDIC branch records, the longest-running branch is Waukon State Bank's office at 22 W Main St, dating to 1871; the newest is Peoples State Bank's at 802 West Main Street, from 2023.
None of the 5 locations here publishes hours in the sources this page uses. Each branch links to the bank's own site.
Chase, Bank of America and other national banks
Which big national banks have branches in Waukon, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: No branches in Waukon: Chase (nearest in Cedar Rapids, 92 mi), Wells Fargo (nearest in Waterloo, 71 mi), Bank of America (nearest in Des Moines, 160 mi), PNC Bank, U.S. Bank (nearest in Dubuque, 66 mi), Truist, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington, Regions Bank (nearest in Waterloo, 68 mi), TD Bank, BMO (nearest in Decorah, 16 mi).
| Bank | In Waukon | Nearest branch if none here |
|---|---|---|
| Chase | None | Cedar Rapids, 92 miles away |
| Wells Fargo | None | Waterloo, 71 miles away |
| Bank of America | None | Des Moines, 160 miles away |
| PNC Bank | None | none in Iowa |
| U.S. Bank | None | Dubuque, 66 miles away |
| Truist | None | none in Iowa |
| Fifth Third Bank | None | none in Iowa |
| Huntington | None | none in Iowa |
| Regions Bank | None | Waterloo, 68 miles away |
| TD Bank | None | none in Iowa |
| BMO | None | Decorah, 16 miles away |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Waukon to the nearest branch in Iowa.
What your savings could earn
National benchmarks and the best published offers, from the Banrox Bank Rates tracker. Enter your own balance and rate to compare.
Short answer: At the national average savings rate of 0.38%, $10,000 kept in savings for a year earns about $38. The best published savings rate in the tracker, 3.75% at CIT Bank, earns about $375. The national average 12-month CD pays 1.71%.
| Offer | Bank | APY | Term | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savings | CIT Bank | 3.75% | none | $5,000 |
| Savings | Barclays | 3.50% | none | $0 |
| Savings | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 3.40% | none | $0 |
| CD | Synchrony Bank | 4.35% | 60 Months | $0 |
| CD | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 4.35% | 24 Months | $500 |
| CD | American Express National Bank | 4.25% | 10 Months | $0 |
Rates are the banks' published APYs as tracked on the Banrox Bank Rates page, with the date next to each benchmark; they are not offers from Banrox and can change daily. Interest is before tax. The best offers are mostly online banks and are open to Waukon residents like anyone else.
Banks near Waukon
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Postville (13 miles) and Decorah (15 miles). Decorah, 15 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 5.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
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| Banks in Postville, IA | 13 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Decorah, IA | 15 mi | 5 | 8 |
| Banks in Ossian, IA | 17 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in West Union, IA | 27 mi | 2 | 3 |
| Banks in Elkader, IA | 29 mi | 2 | 3 |
| Banks in Cresco, IA | 33 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Guttenberg, IA | 39 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Strawberry Point, IA | 40 mi | 2 | 2 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Waukon
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show no bank branch openings in Waukon between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Banks and credit unions based in Waukon
Short answer: 1 institution has its main office in Waukon: Waukon State Bank.
| Institution | Type | Total assets, June 30, 2026 | Offices here |
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| Waukon State Bank | Bank | $426.9 million | 2 |
Banks: FDIC BankFind (community-bank flag and assets). Credit unions: NCUA call report.
Largest banks in Waukon by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Waukon offices.
Short answer: Peoples State Bank is the largest bank with offices in Waukon, with $993.0 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 1,053 among U.S. banks by total assets. FreedomBank is second with $433.9 million. 1 of the 4 bank is headquartered here. Local deposit shares will follow once the FDIC Summary of Deposits is imported.
| Bank | Total assets | Rank | Offices here | Main office |
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| Peoples State Bank | $993.0 million | No. 1,053 | 1 | Prairie Du Chien, WI |
| FreedomBank | $433.9 million | No. 1,964 | 1 | Elkader, IA |
| Waukon State Bank | $426.9 million | No. 1,983 | 2 | Waukon, IA |
| Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank | $347.2 million | No. 2,275 | 1 | Lansing, IA |
Total assets and ranks from FDIC BankFind as of June 30, 2026. Rank is among active banks that report total assets to the FDIC.
Banks in Waukon: FAQ
How many banks are in Waukon, IA?
Waukon has 4 banks with 5 branches, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026.
Which bank has the most branches in Waukon?
Waukon State Bank, with 2. Peoples State Bank has 1 and FreedomBank has 1.
Is there a Peoples State Bank in Waukon, IA?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 Peoples State Bank branch in Waukon as of September 5, 2026. The address and directions are under Peoples State Bank above.
Is there a FreedomBank in Waukon, IA?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 FreedomBank branch in Waukon as of September 5, 2026. The address and directions are under FreedomBank above.
Is there a Chase in Waukon, IA?
No. FDIC data lists no Chase branch in Waukon as of September 5, 2026. The nearest is in Cedar Rapids, about 92 miles away in a straight line.
Which banks are headquartered in Waukon?
Waukon State Bank has its main office in Waukon, according to the FDIC.
What is the oldest bank in Waukon?
Waukon State Bank has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1871.
Did any bank branches open or close in Waukon in the past year?
FDIC branch records show no branch openings between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Where can I find more banks near Waukon?
Nearby cities with more banks include Postville, Decorah, Ossian. Postville is 13 miles away with 2 banks.
How we build this page
Every figure above comes from one of these sources. Nothing is typed by hand, nothing is estimated.
| Data | Source | License | Updated | Data as of |
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| FDIC-insured banks: branches, main offices, total assets, dates established | FDIC BankFind Suite API | Public data (U.S. government) | Monthly import | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Savings and CD rates, national averages | Banrox Bank Rates | Banrox, from the banks' own rate pages and FDIC national rates | Weekly | see each rate |
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