TRI COUNTY BANCORP INC
10QSB, 1997-08-07
SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 10-QSB

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 
OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended:  June 30, 1997              

Commission file number:  0-22220        
          
Name of Small Business Issuer:     TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC.                
State of Incorporation or Organization: WYOMING                       

I.R.S. Employer Identification No.:     83-0304855

Address of Officer: 2201 MAIN STREET, TORRINGTON, WY   82240     

Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:   (307) 532-2111 

Check whether the issuer:  (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by 
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 
months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file 
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days.     Yes: X      No:          

The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common 
stock as of August 14, 1997.

Class:    $.10 par value common stock
Outstanding:   583,749 shares

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes:    No:     X
















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TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial
Condition as of June 30, 1997 (unaudited)
and December 31, 1996                                            3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
and 1996 (unaudited)                                             4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 (unaudited)               5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
and 1996 (unaudited)                                             6

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements             7

Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan
          Of Operation                                           9


PART II   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings                                      17

Item 2.   Changes in Securities                                  17

Item 3.   Default Upon Senior Securities                         17

Item 4.   Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   17

Item 5.   Other Information                                      17

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                       17


SIGNATURES                                                       18









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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 - Financial Statements
TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

                                                  June 30,1997   Dec 31, 1996
                                                         (unaudited)
                                                ------------      ------------
ASSETS                                  
Cash                                            $    771,394      $    537,194
Interest earning deposits at other 
 financial institutions                              674,401         1,751,397
Securities available-for-sale                     40,621,270        36,393,415
Securities held-to-maturity, market value 
 of $9,200,626 (1997) and $10,589,405 (1996)       8,920,586        10,319,706
Loans receivable, net                             36,818,677        35,266,702
Loans held for resale                                 67,485            90,000
Office property and equipment, net                   933,382           921,681
Prepaid expenses and other assets                    649,633           609,923
                                               -------------     -------------
Total Assets                                   $  89,456,828     $  85,890,018
                                               =============     =============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Demand deposits                                $     437,725     $     367,480
Savings and NOW deposits                          11,937,289        12,199,233
Other time deposits                               34,466,730        35,966,345
                                               -------------     -------------
Total Deposits                                    46,841,744        48,533,058

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank              28,086,742        23,460,492
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance        119,215           105,811
Accounts payable and accrued expenses                226,139           234,653
Deferred income taxes                                480,579           410,440
                                               -------------     -------------
Total Liabilities                                 75,754,419        72,744,454
                                               =============     =============
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 
 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued                  0                 0
Common stock, 10,000,000 shares of $.10 par
 value authorized, 608,749 (1997) and
 608,749 (1996) shares issued and
 outstanding                                          74,750            74,750
Additional paid in capital                         7,056,015         7,029,604
Retained earnings - substantially restricted       8,643,046         8,353,630
Unearned compensation relating to Management
 Stock Bonus Plan and ESOP                          (456,212)         (506,725)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on securities
 available-for-sale, net of tax                      430,124           239,619
Treasury stock, 138,751 (1997) and 
 138,751 (1996) shares, at cost                   (2,045,314)       (2,045,314)
                                               -------------     -------------
Total Stockholders' Equity                        13,702,409        13,145,564
                                               -------------     -------------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity       $89,456,828       $85,890,018
                                               =============     =============
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TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(unaudited)

                                     Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended
                                            June 30,                June 30,
                                       1997       1996        1997        1996
Interest Income
Loans                            $  749,565  $  625,800  $1,488,061  $1,203,820
Securities available-for-sale       653,333     465,087   1,238,758     847,496
Securities held-to-maturity         184,940     246,625     375,524     527,820
Other interest earning assets         8,910       4,776      20,886      14,721
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total Interest Income             1,596,748   1,342,288   3,123,229   2,593,857
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Interest Expense
Deposits                            546,399     520,716   1,093,218   1,049,324
Advances and other borrowings       381,904     210,235     697,926     352,023
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total Interest Expense              928,303     730,951   1,791,144   1,401,347
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net Interest Income                 668,445     611,337   1,332,085   1,192,510
Provision for credit losses              --          --          --          --
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Credit Losses         668,445     611,337   1,332,085   1,192,510
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Non-Interest Income 
Gain on sale of loans                 6,452      10,008      16,403      17,088
Gain (loss) on sale of 
 available-for-sale securities        1,172          --       1,172      (1,593)
Service charges on deposits          28,135      23,137      56,316      47,198
Other, net                           11,486       8,413      15,947      14,510
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total Non-Interest Income            47,245      41,558      89,838      77,203
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Non-Interest Expense
Compensation and benefits           195,993     180,726     385,593     353,637
Occupancy and equipment              86,073      71,652     161,865     144,401
Federal deposit insurance premium     7,964      25,553      15,315      51,243
Other, net                           92,157     106,304     181,457     214,880
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total Non-Interest Expense          382,187     384,235     744,230     764,161
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Earnings Before Income Taxes        333,503     268,660     677,693     505,552
Income Taxes                         90,400      84,100     205,652     163,200
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net Earnings                     $  243,103  $  184,560  $  472,041  $  342,352
                                 ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

Earnings Per Common Share - Primary  $ 0.40      $ 0.30      $ 0.78      $ 0.55

Cash Dividends Per Common Share      $ 0.15          --      $ 0.30      $ 0.25



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TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997(unaudited)


                                                                    Employee
                                         Additional                  Stock
                               Common     Paid-In     Retained      Ownership
                               Stock      Capital     Earnings        Plan
                            ---------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - December 31, 1996   $74,750    $7,029,604   $8,353,630   $(403,650)
 Net earnings                      --            --      472,041          -- 
 Repayment of ESOP debt            --            --           --      21,063
 Allocation of ESOP shares         --        26,411           --          --
 Amortization of deferred
  compensation                     --            --           --          --
Change in unrealized gain on
  securities available-for-
  sale, net of tax                 --            --           --          --
Dividends paid                     --            --     (182,625)         --
Treasury stock purchased           --            --           --          --
                           ----------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - June 30, 1997       $74,750    $7,056,015   $8,643,046   $(382,587)
                           ====================================================

TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (cont.)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997(unaudited)


                                            Unrealized
                                             Gain on                
                               MSBP        Securities        
                             Unearned     Available-   Treasury   
                            Compensation   for-Sale      Stock        Total
                            ---------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - December 31, 1996 $(103,075)     $239,619  $(2,045,314) $13,145,564
 Net earnings                      --            --           --      472,041
 Repayment of ESOP debt            --            --           --       21,063
 Allocation of ESOP shares         --            --           --       26,411
 Amortization of deferred
  compensation                 29,450            --           --       29,450
Change in unrealized gain on
  securities available-for-
  sale, net of tax                 --       190,505           --      190,505
Dividends paid                     --            --           --     (182,625)
Treasury stock purchased           --            --           --          --
                           ----------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - June 30, 1997      $(73,625)     $430,124  $(2,045,314) $13,702,409   
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TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)


                                                       Six Months Ended
                                                            June 30,
                                                      1997           1996
                                                  --------------------------
Net Cash Provided by Operations                   $   482,281    $   352,904
                                                  -----------    -----------
Investing Activities
  Principal payments received on held-to-maturity
   securities                                       1,404,137      4,974,589
  Purchase of held-to-maturity securities                  --             --
  Purchase of available-for-sale securities        (6,626,825)   (11,655,917)
  Sale of available-for-sale securities             1,927,850        200,000
  Principal payments received on held-to-maturity
   securities                                         786,017        504,556
  Net decrease (increase) in loans                   (137,622)      (164,004)
  Purchase of loans                                (1,448,720)    (5,490,591)
  Proceeds from sale of real estate owned              52,392         76,831
  Investment in property and equipment and 
   real estate owned                                  (69,087)       (32,913)
                                                   ----------     ----------
Net Cash Provided (Used) By Investing Activities   (4,111,858)   (11,587,449)
                                                   ----------     ----------

Financing Activities
  Net increase (decrease) in deposits              (1,691,314)       870,992
  Net increase (decrease) in advances from 
   borrowers for taxes and insurance                   13,404          9,403
  FHLB borrowings                                  28,450,000     11,449,617
  Repayment of FHLB advance                       (23,823,750)            --
  Payments received from ESOP                          21,064         29,900
  Treasury stock purchased                                 --       (587,097)
  Cash dividends paid                                (182,625)      (160,197)
                                                   ----------     ----------
Net Cash Provided (Used) By Financing Activities    2,786,779     11,612,618
                                                   ----------     ----------
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents     (842,798)       378,073

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period     2,288,592        908,732
                                                   ----------     ----------
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period          $1,445,794     $1,286,805
                                                   ==========     ==========

Supplemental Disclosures
     Cash paid for:
       Interest                                    $1,811,574     $1,360,307
       Income taxes                                   221,300        143,600




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TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 1997(unaudited)

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts 
of Tri-County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), Tri-County Federal Savings Bank 
(formerly Tri-County Federal Savings and Loan Association) (the "Bank") and 
First Tri-County Services, Inc.  All significant intercompany balances and 
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were 
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for 
interim financial information and with instructions for Form 10-QSB and Article 
10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all information and 
disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete 
financial statements.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do 
not purport to contain all the necessary financial disclosures required by 
generally accepted accounting principles that might otherwise be necessary in 
the circumstances and should be read together with the 1996 consolidated 
financial statements and notes thereto of Tri-County Bancorp, Inc. and 
Subsidiaries included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the 
year ended December 31, 1996.  However, all normal recurring adjustments have 
been made which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to the fair 
presentation of the financial statements.

The results of operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997 are not 
necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the year ending 
December 31, 1997 or any other period.

See Notes 2 and 3.



NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, are 
computed on a primary basis.  Primary earnings per share is computed using the 
weighted average number of common shares outstanding, net of unallocated ESOP 
shares and the potentially dilutive effect of stock options.  See Exhibit 11.


NOTE 3 - INVESTMENTS

Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted SFAS No. 115, Accounting for 
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.  In accordance with SFAS No. 
115, the Company classified its investment securities and mortgage-backed 
securities as either "held-to-maturity," "available-for-sale," or "trading."  
Management has determined that all applicable securities are either "held-to-
maturity" or "available-for-sale."

Investment and mortgage-backed securities designated as held-to-maturity are 
stated at cost adjusted for amortization of the related premiums and accretion 
of discounts, computed using the level yield method.  The Company has the 
positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity.

Investment and mortgage-backed securities designated as available-for-sale are 
stated at estimated market value.  Unrealized gains and losses are aggregated 
and reported as a separate component of equity capital, net of deferred taxes.  
These securities are acquired with the intent to hold them to maturity, but 
they are available for disposal in the event of unforeseen liquidity needs.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

GENERAL

Tri-County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated on June 15, 1993, and 
is the holding company of Tri-County Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank").  On 
September 28, 1993, the Bank completed its conversion from a mutual savings and 
loan association to a stock form of ownership at which time the Company issued 
747,500 shares of Common Stock and utilized a portion of the proceeds to 
acquire all of the issued shares of the Bank.

The Company is headquartered in Torrington, Wyoming and its principal business 
currently consists of the operation of its wholly owned subsidiary, Tri-County 
Federal Savings Bank.  The Bank's primary business is attracting retail 
deposits from the general public and investing those deposits and other borrowed
funds in various loan products, including mortgage-backed and mortgage-related 
securities, federal agency securities and other investment securities. 

The Company's results of operations are dependent primarily on its net interest 
income, which is the difference between the interest earned on its assets, 
primarily its loans and securities portfolios, and its cost of funds, which 
consists of the interest paid on its deposits and borrowings.  The Company's 
net income also is affected by its provision for loan losses as well as non-
interest income, compensation and benefits, occupancy expenses, Federal deposit
insurance premiums, other non-interest expenses, and income tax expense.  Other
non-interest expenses consist of real estate lending operations, legal 
expenses, accounting services and other miscellaneous costs.  The earnings of 
the Company are significantly affected by general economic and competitive 
conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government policies 
and actions of regulatory authorities.

CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION

ASSETS

The total assets of the Bank increased by $3,566,810 or 4.15% during the first 
half of 1997.

Securities available-for-sale increased by $4,227,855 during the first six 
months of 1997. Agency securities totaling $6,500,000 were purchased during the 
first half of 1997 and this increase was partially offset by principal payments 
and prepayments of $786,017 on mortgage-backed securities and the sale of 
agency securities totaling $1,920,000.

Securities held-to-maturity decreased by $1,399,120.  The decrease was the 
result of principal payments and prepayments of $897,956 on the Bank's 
portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and the maturity of an agency security
in the amount of $500,000.

Loans receivable increased $1,551,975 during the first half of 1997.  During 
this period the Bank originated or purchased portfolio residential mortgage 
loans totaling $3,105,850, consumer loans totaling $1,391,468, and a short-term 
commercial loan in the amount of $156,000.  By the end of the quarter, the Bank 
had received full repayment of the short-term commercial loan and repayments 
totaling $2,355,939 on other loans.  Of the total mortgage loans originated or 
purchased during the first half of the year, $897,235 were adjustable rate and 
$2,208,615 were fixed rate loans.  Because of a lack of demand for certain 
types of loans in the Bank's primary lending area, purchased loans totaled 
46.64% of mortgage lending during the period.  The majority of purchased loans
are residential real estate loans in Colorado mountain resort communities and 
non-residential real estate loans in western New Mexico.  Purchased loans are 
subjected to the same underwriting standards and loan terms as those originated 
by the Bank for its portfolio.


LIABILITIES

Deposit balances decreased by $1,691,314 and consisted of an increase of 
$70,245 in checking deposits and decreases of $261,944 and $1,499,615 in savings
and time deposits, respectively.  The decrease in time deposits was due, in 
part, to the scheduled maturity of a deposit held by a local school district, 
which was originally issued in the fourth quarter of 1996.  

Advances from FHLB increased by $4,626,250 during the six-month period ended 
June 30, 1997.  Advances totaling $4,000,000 were obtained to purchase 
securities classified as available-for-sale.  The advances have terms of 
approximately one year and were used to purchase Federal Home Loan Bank 
callable securities.  The advance's maturity dates coincide with the first call 
date of the securities.  The Bank was able to lock in positive spreads over the 
initial term of each advance and will make a decision whether to renew the 
advance and hold the security, if not called, or sell the security and payoff 
the advance on or near the maturity date of the advances.  

Deferred income taxes increased by $70,139 during the first six months of 1997 
and was mainly the result of the application of SFAS No. 115, Accounting for 
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, which requires unrealized 
gains and losses on available-for-sale securities to be reported, net of 
deferred income taxes, as a separate component of stockholders' equity.  The 
market value of these securities increased $288,644 during the period, which 
resulted in an increase in deferred income taxes.  Also, legislation was passed 
in August of 1996 that required the Bank to establish tax reserves for bad 
debts and compute additions thereto using a six-year moving average of the 
Bank's actual loss experience (the "Experience Method").  The additions to the 
tax reserves computed using the Experience Method can, within specified 
limitations, be deducted in arriving at taxable income.  However, the Bank had
established reserves for loan losses, which totaled $414,000 at June 30, 1997, 
which will be charged with any subsequent loan losses.  Therefore, the Bank will
have a difference in the treatment of loan losses for book and tax purposes and
a deferred tax asset is being established for this difference.


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The increase in additional paid-in capital of $26,411 was caused by the 
application of an accounting standard which requires charging current expense 
for the fair value of shares of stock committed to be released by the Bank's 
Employee Stock Ownership Plan and crediting the difference between the fair 
value and the cost of the shares to paid-in capital.

The increase in retained earnings was the result of net earnings totaling 
$472,041 which more than offset the decrease in retained earnings caused by the 
payments of dividends of $0.30 per share totaling $182,625.

As discussed earlier, SFAS No. 115 requires unrealized gains and losses on 
securities classified available-for-sale to be shown as a separate component of 
stockholders' equity in an amount which is net of deferred income taxes.  The 
market value of securities classified as available-for-sale increased during 
the first six months of 1997 and resulted in a decrease, net of deferred income
tax, of $190,505.


COMPARISON OF THE OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE 
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996

NET INCOME

Net income increased $58,543 or 31.72% during the second quarter of 1997 when 
compared to the same period of 1996.  Net interest income increased by $57,108, 
non-interest income increased by $5,687 and non-interest expense decreased by 
$2,048.  The provision for income taxes increased by $6,300.


INTEREST INCOME

Interest income from loans increased $123,765 or 19.78% for the quarter ended 
June 30, 1997.  The increase was the result of an increase in the average 
balance of loans outstanding of $5,550,369 and an increase in yield on the 
loans from 7.99% to 8.28%.  The Bank began originating and purchasing loans 
outside its primary lending area, which enabled the Bank to increase its loan 
portfolio. 

The increase in yield was primarily the result of the slight increase in 
average lending rates during 1997 when compared to the average rates in the 
previous year.

The increase of $188,246 in interest on securities available-for-sale was the 
result of an increase in the average balance of securities of $12,642,741 which 
offset a slight decrease in the average yield on the portfolio from 6.53% to 
6.52%.

A decrease in interest of $61,685 on securities held-to-maturity was caused by
a decrease in the average balance of the portfolio of $4,383,852.  This 
decrease was partially offset by an increase in the yield on the portfolio from
7.35% to 7.73%.  The increase in yield was the result of the maturing of 
securities that, on average, had a lower yield than the yield on the entire 
portfolio.  The proceeds of the maturities were used to fund loans and purchase
available for sale securities.

The increase in income from other interest-earning assets of  $4,134 was 
primarily caused by an increase in the average balance of these assets.  This 
category of assets consists primarily of interest-earning demand and time 
deposits held at FHLB. 


INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense on deposits increased $25,683 during the second quarter of 
1997.  This increase was the result of an increase of $1,464,321 in the average 
balance of deposits and an increase in the average cost of deposits from 4.59% 
to 4.64%.  

The Bank took advantage of a relatively inexpensive source of funding available 
through the FHLB to purchase financial instruments that yield a slightly higher 
return than the rate charged on the advances.  The average balance of these 
borrowings was $10,458,654 greater during the second quarter of 1997 than 
during the second quarter of 1996 and the average cost increased from 5.15% to 
5.70% which resulted in an increase of $171,669 in interest expense. 


PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

No provision for loan losses was made during the second quarter of 1997.  The 
allowance for loan losses is based on Management's evaluation of the risk 
inherent in its loan portfolio after giving due consideration to the changes in 
general market conditions and in the nature and volume of the Bank's loan 
activity.  The Bank intends to continue to provide for loan losses based on its 
periodic review of the loan portfolio and general market conditions.  The 
allowance for loan losses amounted to $414,000 at June 30, 1997.  While the 
Bank maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level which it considers 
adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurances that 
further additions will not be made to the loss allowance and that such losses 
will not exceed the estimated amounts.


NON-INTEREST INCOME  

Non-interest income increased $5,687 or 13.68% during the second quarter of 
1997.  The increase in the gain on the sale of loans was the result of an 
increase in the dollar amount of loans sold.  The increase in service charges 
on deposits of $4,998 was primarily caused by an increase in the number of 
accounts subject to service charges.  Other non-interest income increased by 
$3,073 and was primarily the result of the recovery during the current period of
foreclosure costs incurred in a prior period.  
    

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Overall, non-interest expense decreased $2,048 during the second quarter of 
1997.

Compensation and benefits increased by $15,267 in 1997 and was primarily caused 
by an increase in overall salaries and fees paid in connection with the 
computation and final distribution of funds of a terminated defined-benefit 
pension plan.

Occupancy and equipment expense increased $14,421 and was primarily caused by 
an increase in data processing costs and building repairs.

Legislation was passed in the third quarter of 1996 that provided for the 
recapitalization of the SAIF insurance fund via a one-time special assessment. 
Because of the recapitalization, the premiums charged by the fund decreased by 
$17,589 during the second quarter of 1997. 

Other net expenses decreased by $14,147, primarily the result of the 
discontinuance of a consulting agreement in connection with an analysis of the 
Bank's balance sheet and a decrease in legal fees. 


INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes increased $6,300 for the quarter ended June 30, 
1997.  This increase was due primarily to an increase in pre-tax income of 
$64,843.  Also, because the Bank had established reserves for loan losses which 
will be charged with any subsequent loan losses and because the Bank will be 
allowed a deduction for losses incurred on loans foreclosed after December 31, 
1995 for tax purposes, the Bank will have a difference in the treatment of loan 
losses for tax and financial purposes.  As previously stated, a deferred tax 
asset is being established by the Bank and the effect of this change in the 
second quarter of 1997 was a reduction in the expense for income taxes totaling 
$17,600.


COMPARISON OF THE OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE 
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996

NET INCOME

Net income increased $129,689 or 37.88% during the first half of 1997 when 
compared to the same period of 1996.  Net interest income increased by 
$139,575, non-interest income increased by $12,635 and non-interest expense 
decreased by $19,931.  The provision for income taxes increased by $42,452.


INTEREST INCOME

Interest income from loans increased $284,241 or 23.61% for the six-month 
period ended June 30, 1997.  The increase was the result of an increase of 
$6,422,654 in the average balance of loans outstanding and an increase in yield
on the loans from 8.01% to 8.25%.  The Bank began originating and purchasing 
loans outside its primary lending area, which enabled the Bank to increase its 
loan portfolio.  The increase in yield was primarily the result of the slight 
increase in average lending rates during 1997 when compared to the average 
rates in the previous year.

The increase of $391,262 in interest on securities available-for-sale was the 
result of an increase in the average balance of securities of $12,847,678 and an
increase in the average yield on the portfolio from 6.29% to 6.41%.

Interest on securities held-to-maturity decreased $152,296 and was caused by a 
decrease in the average balance of the portfolio of $4,646,963, which offset an 
increase in the yield on the portfolio from 7.46% to 7.67%.  The increase in 
yield was the result of the maturing of securities that, on average, had a 
lower yield than the yield on the entire portfolio.  The proceeds of the 
maturities were used to fund loans and purchase available for sale securities.

The increase in income from other interest-earning assets of  $6,165 was 
primarily caused by an increase in the average balance of these assets.  This 
category of assets consists primarily of interest-earning demand and time 
deposits held at FHLB. 

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense on deposits increased $43,894 during the first half of 1997.  
This increase was the result of an increase of $2,221,321 in the average 
balance of deposits which more than offset the slight decrease in the average 
cost of deposits from 4.63% to 4.58%.  

The Bank took advantage of a relatively inexpensive source of funding available 
through the FHLB to purchase financial instruments that yield a slightly higher 
return than the rate charged on the advances.  The average balance of these 
borrowings was $11,280,654 greater during the first half of 1997 than during 
the first half of 1996 and the average cost increased from 5.11% to 5.57% which 
resulted in an increase of $345,903 in interest expense.


PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

No provision for loan losses was made during the first six months of 1997.  The 
allowance for loan losses is based on Management's evaluation of the risk 
inherent in its loan portfolio after giving due consideration to the changes in 
general market conditions and in the nature and volume of the Bank's loan 
activity.  The Bank intends to continue to provide for loan losses based on its 
periodic review of the loan portfolio and general market conditions.  The 
allowance for loan losses amounted to $414,000 at June 30, 1997.  While the 
Bank maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level which it considers 
adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurances that 
further additions will not be made to the loss allowance and that such losses 
will not exceed the estimated amounts.


NON-INTEREST INCOME  

Non-interest income increased $12,635 or 16.37% during the first half of 1997.  
The decrease in the gain on the sale of loans was the result of a decrease in 
the dollar amount of loans sold.  The increase in service charges on deposits of
$9,118 was primarily caused by an increase in the number of accounts subject to 
service charges.  Other non-interest income increased by $1,437 and was 
primarily the result of the recovery during the current period of foreclosure 
costs incurred in a prior period.  


NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Overall, non-interest expense decreased $19,931 during the first half of 1997. 

Compensation and benefits increased by $31,956 in 1997 and was primarily caused 
by an increase in overall salaries, fees paid in connection with the 
computation and final distribution of funds of a terminated defined-benefit 
pension plan and an increase in the cost of group medical insurance.  Occupancy
and equipment expense increased $17,464 and was primarily caused by an increase
in data processing costs and building repairs.

Legislation was passed in the third quarter of 1996 that provided for the 
recapitalization of the SAIF insurance fund via a one-time special assessment. 
Because of the recapitalization, the premiums charged by the fund decreased by 
$35,928 during the first half of 1997 when compared to the same period of 1996. 

Other net expenses decreased by $19,931, primarily the result of the 
discontinuance of a consulting agreement in connection with an analysis of the 
Bank's balance sheet and a decrease in legal fees.


INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes increased $42,452 for the six-month period ended 
June 30, 1997.  This increase was due primarily to an increase in pre-tax 
income of $172,141.

Also, because the Bank had established reserves for loan losses which will be 
charged with any subsequent loan losses and because the Bank will be allowed a 
deduction for losses incurred on loans foreclosed after December 31, 1995 for 
tax purposes, the Bank will have a difference in the treatment of loan losses 
for tax and financial purposes.  As previously stated, a deferred tax asset is 
being established by the Bank and the effect of this change in the first half of
1997 was a reduction in the expense for income taxes totaling $35,200 which 
offset an additional accrual of tax for the year ended December 31, 1996 in the 
amount of $12,952.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Bank is required to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets as defined by 
the Office of Thrift Supervision regulations.  This requirement, which may vary 
from time to time, depends upon, among other things, economic conditions and 
the amount of cash flows needed for operations and is based upon a percentage of
deposits and short-term borrowings.  The required ratio currently is 5%.  The 
Bank's liquidity averaged 24.16% during the second quarterf of 1997.  The Bank 
adjusts its liquidity levels in order to meet funding needs for deposit 
outflows, payment of real estate taxes from escrow accounts on mortgage loans, 
repayment of borrowings, when applicable, and loan funding commitments.  The 
Bank also adjusts its liquidity level as appropriate to meet its asset/
liability objectives.

The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayments 
of loans and mortgage-backed securities, FHLB advances, sales and maturities of 
investments and funds provided from operations.  While scheduled loan 
amortization and maturing investment securities are a relatively predictable 
source of funds, deposit flow and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by 
market interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Bank manages 
the pricing of its deposits to maintain a steady deposit balance.  In addition, 
the Bank invests its excess funds in short-term time deposits that provide 
liquidity to meet lending requirements.  Interest-bearing deposits at June 30, 
1997 amounted to $1,063,927.  The Bank's liquidity, represented by cash and 
cash equivalents, is a product of its operating, investing and financing 
activities.  These activities are summarized as follows:

                                                       6 Months Ended June 30,
                                                           (in thousands)
                                                           1997          1996
                                                         ---------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year           $ 2,289       $   909
                                                         -------       -------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net Income                                                 472           342
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
   provided by operation activities                           10            11
                                                         -------       -------
Net cash provided by operating activities                    482           353
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities          (4,112)      (11,587)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities           2,787        11,612
                                                         -------       -------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        (843)          378
                                                         -------       -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of  period              $ 1,446       $ 1,287
                                                         =======       =======

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business 
management.  Excess liquidity is generally invested in short-term investments 
such as Federal funds and interest-bearing deposits.  If the Bank requires 
funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist
with the FHLB, which provides an additional source of funds.

The Bank anticipates it will have sufficient funds available to meet its 
current loan commitments.  At June 30, 1997, the Bank had outstanding 
commitments of $2,913,588.  Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one 
year or less at June 30, 1997 totaled $28,639,945.  Based on past experience, 
management believes that a substantial portion of such deposits will remain with
the Bank.

The following table sets forth the Bank's capital position at June 30, 1997, as 
compared to the minimum regulatory requirements:
                                                                 Percent Of
                                                     Amount    Adjusted Assets
                                                  ----------------------------
                                                    (Dollars in thousands)
TANGIBLE CAPITAL:
  Required                                         $  1,321          1.50%
  Actual                                             11,270         12.79%
                                                   --------         ------ 
  Excess                                           $  9,949         11.29%
                                                   ========         ======
CORE CAPITAL:
  Required                                         $  2,642          3.00%
  Actual                                             11,270         12.79%
                                                   --------         ------
  Excess                                           $  8,628          9.79%
                                                   ========         ======
RISK BASED CAPITAL:
  Required                                         $  1,957          8.00%
  Actual                                             11,684         47.77%
                                                   --------         ------    
  Excess                                           $  9,727         39.77%
                                                   ========         ======


IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and notes thereto, 
presented elsewhere herein, have been prepared in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), which require the measurement of 
financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without 
considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due 
to inflation.  The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of 
the Company's operations.  Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the 
assets and liabilities of the Company are financial.  As a result, interest 
rates have a greater impact on the Company's performance than do the effects of 
general levels of inflation.  Interest rates do not necessarily move in the 
same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.
<PAGE>
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

Neither the Company nor the Bank was engaged in any legal proceeding of a 
material nature at June 30, 1997.  From time to time, the Bank is a party to 
legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business wherein it enforces its 
security interest in loans.


Item 2.   Changes in Securities

            Not Applicable.


Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

            Not Applicable.


Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The annual meeting of stockholders of the Company was held on April 23, 1997.  
The following directors were elected to serve terms of three years ending in 
2000:  Larry C. Goddard and Robert L. Savage.  Larry C. Goddard received 
541,091 votes with no votes withheld.  Robert L. Savage received 541,091 votes 
with no votes withheld.

Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C. was ratified as the Company's independent auditors 
for the fiscal year ending December 30, 1997 with 539,791 votes for and 1,300 
abstentions.


Item 5.   Other Information

            Not Applicable


Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  Exhibits
     Exhibit 11:  Statement regarding computation of earnings per share.
     Exhibit 27:  FDS (in electronic filing only)

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K
On June 19, 1997, the Registratant filed Form 8-K announcing that the Board of 
Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $600,000 of its outstanding 
stock in open market transactions.



                                     -17-




<PAGE>
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

     
Date:  August 6, 1997         /s/ Robert L. Savage
                              President and Chief Executive Officer


Date:  August 6, 1997         /s/ Tommy A. Gardner
                              Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



                                    -18-




EXHIBIT 11

TRI-COUNTY BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE


                                      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                        June 30, 1997         June 30, 1997
                                        1997      1996        1997    1996 
                                      -----------------      ---------------- 
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 Net earnings available for common
 shares and common stock equivalent
 shares deemed to have a 
 dilutive effect                     $243,101  $184,560     $472,041  $342,352
                                     ========  ========     ========  ======== 

 Primary earnings per share             $0.40     $0.30        $0.78     $0.55
                                        =====     =====        =====     =====

 Fully diluted earnings per share       $0.40     $0.30        $0.77     $0.55
                                        =====     =====        =====     =====

 Shares used in primary earnings
  per share computation 
 Weighted average common shares
  outstanding                         610,316   613,775      608,788   621,193
                                     ========  ========     ========  ========

Shares used in fully diluted
 earnings per share computation
Weighted average common shares
 outstanding                          611,290   582,695      611,290   590,960

Additional potentially dilutive
 effect of stock options               36,926    31,894       36,926    31,894
                                     --------  --------     --------  --------
                                      648,216   614,589      648,216   622,854
                                     ========  ========     ========  ========

The weighted average common shares outstanding has been computed net of ESOP 
shares of 34,385 (1997) and 40,365 (1996).



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