Paducah Bank Named 5-Star Bank for 67 Consecutive Quarters

Paducah, Kentucky - March 2026: BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, would like to congratulate Paducah Bank, Paducah, KY for earning its highest, 5-Star Superior rating for the 67th consecutive quarter. Having maintained its financial strength and stability for ten years (40 consecutive quarters) or longer, Paducah Bank has also earned an “Exceptional Performance Bank” distinction. This latest rating was assigned in March 2026, based on December 31, 2025 financial data, and signifies that Paducah Bank continues to be one of the strongest banks in the nation.

“Community banks like Paducah Bank are perfectly positioned to provide the specialized support that is unique to their area,” observes Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “These banks promote local growth by investing back into the same neighborhoods their deposits come from. By fostering these local relationships, they are highly supportive of, and accountable to, their customers. This, in turn, allows them to anticipate new needs and desires and get the wheels in motion to satisfy those as well.”

Since its inception in 1948, Paducah Bank has been an eager supporter of the people in the communities it serves. That should come as no surprise since this is also where its employees live, work and play. Paducah Bank and Trust is much more than a dedicated partner for today. It is also working to support the community in the years to come. That’s what it has been doing for 78 years.