Security Bancorp, Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $1,759,000 compared to $1,625,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $1,583,000 compared to $1,436,000 a year ago. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily the result of an increase in interest income on loans and investments as well as a reduction in the interest expense on customer deposits. Income before income tax expense was $582,000 compared to $499,000 a year ago. Net income was $378,000 or $0.97 per basic share compared to $323,000 or $0.84 per basic share a year ago. For the six months, the company reported interest income of $3,494,000 compared to $3,249,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $3,145,000 compared to $2,871,000 a year ago. The increase in net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily the result of an increase in interest income on loans and investments as well as a reduction in the interest expense on customer deposits. Income before income tax expense was $1,189,000 compared to $997,000 a year ago. Net income was $762,000 or $1.97 per basic share compared to $645,000 or $1.67 per basic share a year ago.