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Highest 6-Month CD Rates in Iowa
68 Iowa-specific 6-Month CD products

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Iowa Rate:4.35% APYFDIC or NCUA Insured

The Iowa market

Iowa accounts

68

Institutions

58

Top Iowa APY

4.35% APY

Nationally: 4.35% APY

FDIC national average

1.41%

As of Sep 2026

68 6-month CDs are open only to Iowa residents, from 58 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 4.35%.

The highest nationally available rate is 4.35% APY, the same as the Iowa leader.

46 of the 68 Iowa 6-month CDs advertise more than the FDIC national average of 1.41% for 6-month CDs as of Sep 2026.

Iowa-Specific 6-Month CD Rates

6-Month CD rates specifically available to Iowa residents. Business, youth and IRA CDs are not included on this page.

Top 50 CD terms from 45 banks,sorted by highest APY
#1
TruBank

6-12 Month CD Special ($100,000 minimum)

Term: 6-12 months

4.35%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$100,000

Branches

Yes

#2
State Savings Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to4.32%
APY

On balances of $50,000 to $245,000 · 4.22% below

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,000

Branches

Yes

#3
FreedomBank

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

Up to4.30%
APY

Needs at least $100,000

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#4
Atkins Savings Bank & Trust

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

4.04%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

N/A

#5
Citizens Savings Bank

182 Day Certificate

Term: 6 months

Up to4.00%
APY

Needs at least $25,000

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#6
Exchange State Bank

6 Months CD

Term: 6 months

4.00%
APY

Needs at least $10,000

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#7
Washington State Bank

6-11 Month CD Special

Term: 6-11 months

Up to4.00%
APY

Needs at least $125,000

Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#8
First Bank Hampton

182 Day Time Deposit

Term: 6 months

3.90%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#9
Farmers and Merchants State Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to3.89%
APY

Needs at least $100,000

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#10
Palo Savings Bank

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

Up to3.89%
APY

Needs at least $100,000

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#11
Ashton State Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#12
Westside State Bank

6-Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.79%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#13
TruBank

6-12 Month CD Special ($5,000 minimum)

Term: 6-12 months

3.75%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$5,000

Branches

Yes

3.72%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#15
Reliance State Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to3.68%
APY

Needs at least $25,000

Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,500

Branches

Yes

#16
Iowa State Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.66%
APY
Observed: Oct 12, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#17
Earlham Savings Bank

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

Up to3.65%
APY

Needs at least $15,000

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#18
Marion County State Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.65%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#19
Primebank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.65%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

Yes

#20
Gateway First Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.60%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#21
Green Belt Bank & Trust

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.55%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#22
Lincoln Savings Bank

6-Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.55%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,500

Branches

Yes

#23
Farmers State Bank

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

3.53%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

N/A

3.53%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#25
Nicolet National Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to3.50%
APY

Needs a linked account at the bank · 3.20% without the linked account

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,500

Branches

Yes

#26
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank

6 Month CD Special

Term: 6 months

3.49%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#27
First Nebraska Bank

6-Month Certificate

Term: 6 months

3.44%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#28
First State Bank

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

3.40%
APY
Observed: Oct 9, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#29
First Citizens Bank

6-Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to3.33%
APY

Needs at least $50,000

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#30
Community State Bank

6 month CD

Term: 6 months

3.29%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#31
Union State Bank

6-Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to3.02%
APY

Needs at least $50,000

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#32
Blackhawk Bank & Trust

6-month SHC CD

Term: 6 months

3.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,500

Branches

Yes

#33
Blackhawk Bank & Trust

6-month CD

Term: 6 months

2.75%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,500

Branches

Yes

#34
Charter Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

2.50%
APY

On balances of $10,000 to $250,000 · 2.25% below

Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#35
Farmers State Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

2.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#36
Boone Bank & Trust Co.

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to2.47%
APY

On balances of $50,000 to $99,999 · 0.95% below

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#37
Bank Plus

6 Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 6 months

2.04%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#38
Sloan State Bank

6 Month CD ($10,000 Minimum)

Term: 6 months

2.02%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

Yes

#39
Peoples Savings Bank

6-Month CD

Term: 6 months

2.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 12, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#40
Primebank

6 Month CD - $1,000 Minimum

Term: 6 months

2.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#41
Fidelity Bank & Trust

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

Up to1.96%
APY

Needs at least $1,000,000

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#42
Chelsea Savings Bank

6 Month CD ($20,000 Minimum)

Term: 6 months

1.61%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$20,000

Branches

Yes

#43
Washington State Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to1.61%
APY

Needs at least $75,000

Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#44
Peoples Savings Bank

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

Up to1.60%
APY

Needs at least $150,000.01

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#45
Bank Iowa

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

1.54%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#46
Chelsea Savings Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

1.51%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#47
First State Bank

182-Day CD

Term: 6 months

Up to1.41%
APY

Needs at least $50,000

Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#48
Solon State Bank

6-Month CD

Term: 6 months

1.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#49
Premier Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

1.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#50
VISIONBANK OF IOWA

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

Up to1.25%
APY

Needs at least $100,000

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

Nationally Available 6-Month CD Rates

The 8 highest 6-Month CD rates available nationwide, including in Iowa.

InstitutionProduct / Term
Popular Direct
6 Months6 months
4.35%
Climate First Bank
6-Month CD6 months
4.33%
Happen Bank
6-Month CD6 months
4.30%
Newtek Bank
6-Month CD6 months
4.30%
Ivy Bank
6-Month High-Yield Certificate of Deposit6 months
4.25%
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
6-Month Certificates of Deposit6 months
4.20%
Live Oak Bank
6-Month Personal CD6 months
4.20%
Colorado Federal Savings Bank
6-Month CD6 months
4.15%

See the full national list