State credit union · DES MOINES, Iowa · NCUA charter #65039
Polk County
Health score 81/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 81
- Health / 100
- $5.5M
- Total assets
- 654
- Members
- 17.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Polk County - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #65039. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Polk County - Five Health Pillars
Below, five 0-100 sub-scores, one per pillar of the composite. Weight and sum them and the result matches the headline health score above exactly - same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)79
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth23
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)87
Weighted composite: 81/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 17.80% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 17.80% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.02% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.91% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -3.11% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 94.25% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $2M–$10M (566 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $5.5M | 654 |
| 2024Q4 | $5.4M | 675 |
| 2023Q4 | $5.1M | 682 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 65039
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Iowa
- City
- DES MOINES
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Polk County
The five-factor composite scores Polk County at 81/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 17.80% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This state credit union, headquartered in DES MOINES, Iowa, reports 654 members, $5.5M in total assets, and $4.0M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #65039 (peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 similarly-sized institutions).
1.02% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 94.25% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 0.91% on net income of $50K for the period; a not-for-profit cooperative typically runs a modest positive ROA, returning surplus to members through better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders.
Year-over-year membership changed by -3.11%. The quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report is the source for everything above, current through 2025Q4. Field of membership (currently: Other) decides eligibility to join. NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and usage guidance for this data live on our disclaimer page.
Nearby Credit Unions in Iowa
More federally-insured credit unions based in Iowa, ordered by peer group match and asset size.
- ALLEN HOSPITAL PERSONNELWaterloo, IA · $2M–$10M79Health
- BURLINGTON MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESBurlington, IA · $2M–$10M82Health
- DU PONT EMPLOYEESFort Madison, IA · $2M–$10M97Health
- DUBUQUE POSTAL EMPLOYEESDUBUQUE, IA · $2M–$10M87Health
- GAS & ELECTRIC EMPLOYEESmason city, IA · $2M–$10M88Health
Sources & disclaimer
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Source: NCUA Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), federal deposit insurance up to $250,000. Not affiliated with NCUA. For informational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polk County financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Polk County carries a financial health score of 81/100 (Excellent). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 17.80% net worth ratio and a 1.02% delinquency rate.
How does Polk County compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Polk County's 81/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions: net worth ratio (30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), loan-to-share ratio (15%).
What is a credit union health score?
A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.
How can I join Polk County?
Membership eligibility for Polk County depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Polk County directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Polk County?
Federal credit unions like Polk County are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. Polk County's net worth ratio of 17.80% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Polk County offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Polk County are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact Polk County directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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