City Holding (CHCO) 10-K 27 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 22, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Entity Registrant Name	CITY HOLDING CO
Entity Central Index Key	726,854
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,575,151
Trading Symbol	chco
Entity Public Float			$ 653.3
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$ 62,263	$ 58,829
Interest-bearing deposits in depository institutions	25,876	11,284
Cash and Cash Equivalents	88,139	70,113
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value	450,083	369,466
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (approximate fair value at December 31, 2016 and 2015 - $76,445 and $90,810, respectively)	75,169	88,937
Other securities	14,352	12,915
Total Investment Securities	539,604	471,318
Gross loans	3,046,226	2,862,534
Allowance for loan losses	(19,730)	(19,251)
Net Loans	3,026,496	2,843,283
Bank owned life insurance	100,732	97,919
Premises and equipment, net	75,165	77,271
Accrued interest receivable	8,408	7,432
Deferred tax asset, net	28,043	29,974
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	79,135	79,792
Other assets	38,681	36,957
Total Assets	3,984,403	3,714,059
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	672,286	621,073
Interest-bearing:
Demand deposits	695,891	679,735
Savings deposits	822,057	765,611
Time deposits	1,041,419	1,017,556
Total Deposits	3,231,653	3,083,975
Short-term borrowings:
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	64,100	13,000
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	184,205	141,869
Long-term debt	16,495	16,495
Other liabilities	45,512	39,448
Total Liabilities	3,541,965	3,294,787
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, par value $25 per share: 500,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Common stock, par value $2.50 per share: 50,000,000 shares authorized; 18,606,944 shares and 18,499,282 shares issued at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, less 3,478,511 and 3,319,067, shares in treasury, respectively	46,518	46,249
Capital surplus	112,873	106,269
Retained earnings	417,017	390,690
Treasury stock	(126,958)	(120,104)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale	(2,352)	927
Underfunded pension liability	(4,660)	(4,759)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(7,012)	(3,832)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	442,438	419,272
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 3,984,403	$ 3,714,059

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Securities held-to-maturity	$ 76,445	$ 90,810
Preferred stock, par value	$ 25	$ 25
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 2.50	$ 2.50
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	18,606,944	18,499,282
Common stock, treasury shares	3,478,511	3,319,067

Consolidated Statements Of Inco

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans	$ 118,138	$ 115,107	$ 116,658
Interest on investment securities:
Taxable	12,392	10,830	11,766
Tax-exempt	1,622	1,137	1,142
Total Interest Income	132,152	127,074	129,566
Interest Expense
Interest on deposits	12,052	10,886	11,012
Interest on short-term borrowings	472	327	342
Interest on long-term debt	683	617	606
Total Interest Expense	13,207	11,830	11,960
Net Interest Income	118,945	115,244	117,606
Provision for loan losses	4,395	6,988	4,054
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses	114,550	108,256	113,552
Non-interest Income
Gains on sale of investment securities	3,513	2,130	1,156
Service charges	26,703	26,316	26,583
Bankcard revenue	16,515	15,894	15,063
Insurance commissions	0	0	5,978
Trust and investment management fee income	5,573	5,124	4,614
Bank owned life insurance	3,326	3,374	3,070
Gain on sale of insurance division	0	11,084	0
Other income	3,195	3,284	2,258
Total Non-interest Income	58,825	67,206	58,722
Non-interest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits	50,883	47,847	51,749
Occupancy and equipment	11,095	10,277	9,990
Depreciation	6,235	6,088	6,087
FDIC insurance expense	1,622	1,794	1,647
Advertising	2,606	2,446	3,274
Bankcard expenses	4,154	3,691	3,750
Postage, delivery, and statement mailings	2,080	2,123	2,211
Office supplies	1,364	1,350	1,595
Legal and professional fees	2,186	1,962	1,854
Telecommunications	1,813	1,765	1,876
Repossessed asset losses, net of expenses	890	1,264	579
Merger related costs	0	598	0
Other expenses	11,236	11,746	10,429
Total Non-interest Expense	96,164	92,951	95,041
Income Before Income Taxes	77,211	82,511	77,233
Income tax expense	25,083	28,414	24,271
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$ 52,128	$ 54,097	$ 52,962
Average shares outstanding, basic	14,900	15,123	15,403
Effect of dilutive securities	13	48	85
Average shares outstanding, diluted	14,913	15,171	15,488
Basic earnings per common share	$ 3.46	$ 3.54	$ 3.40
Diluted earnings per common share	3.45	3.53	3.38
Dividends declared per common share	$ 1.72	$ 1.68	$ 1.60

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 52,128	$ 54,097	$ 52,962
Available-for-Sale Securities
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities arising during period	(1,685)	1,713	6,388
Reclassification adjustment for net gains	(3,513)	(2,130)	(1,156)
Other comprehensive (loss) income related to available-for-sale securities	(5,198)	(417)	5,232
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Amortization of actuarial net gains	847	975	669
Recognition of unrealized losses	(690)	(40)	(4,584)
Change in underfunded pension liability	157	935	(3,915)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before income taxes	(5,041)	518	1,317
Tax effect	1,861	(191)	(486)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(3,180)	327	831
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 48,948	$ 54,424	$ 53,793

Consolidated Statements Of Chan

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital Surplus[Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock, Common [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 387,623	$ 46,249	$ 107,596	$ 333,970	$ (95,202)	$ (4,990)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income available to common shareholders	52,962			52,962
Other comprehensive income	831					831
Cash dividends declared	(24,721)			(24,721)
Stock-based compensation expense, net	1,535		64		1,471
Exercise of stock options	580		(290)		870
Purchase of treasury shares	(27,957)				(27,957)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	390,853	46,249	107,370	362,211	(120,818)	(4,159)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income available to common shareholders	54,097			54,097
Other comprehensive income	327					327
Cash dividends declared	(25,618)			(25,618)
Stock-based compensation expense, net	1,793		266		1,527
Exercise of stock options	2,979		(602)		3,581
Stock issued during period, value, other	1,896		(765)		2,661
Purchase of treasury shares	(7,055)				(7,055)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2015	419,272	46,249	106,269	390,690	(120,104)	(3,832)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income available to common shareholders	52,128			52,128
Other comprehensive income	(3,180)					(3,180)
Cash dividends declared	(25,801)			(25,801)
Stock-based compensation expense, net	2,018		273		1,745
Stock issued during period, value, new issues	6,864	269	6,595
Exercise of stock options	1,155		(264)		1,419
Purchase of treasury shares	(10,018)				(10,018)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 442,438	$ 46,518	$ 112,873	$ 417,017	$ (126,958)	$ (7,012)

Consolidated Statements Of Cha7

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared	$ 1.72	$ 1.68	$ 1.60
Exercise of stock options	32,750	81,500	20,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other		61,796
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	107,662
Purchase of treasury shares	231,132	150,385	650,799

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Activities
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 52,128	$ 54,097	$ 52,962
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization and accretion	838	(4,589)	(4,654)
Provision for loan losses	4,395	6,988	4,054
Depreciation of premises and equipment	6,235	6,088	6,087
Deferred income tax expense	3,817	6,627	4,585
Net periodic employee benefit cost	515	836	500
Realized investment securities gains	(3,978)	(2,130)	(1,156)
Net investment securities impairment losses	465	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense	2,018	1,793	1,535
Increase in value of bank-owned life insurance	(3,071)	(3,374)	(3,069)
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance	258	571	0
Originations of loans held for sale	(17,981)	(17,849)	(8,763)
Proceeds from loans held for sale	16,572	18,668	8,319
Gain on sale of loans	(374)	(367)	(187)
Gain on sale of insurance division	0	(11,084)	0
Asset write down	444	1,449	0
Change in accrued interest receivable	(976)	(375)	40
Change in other assets	(1,556)	(976)	(8,262)
Change in other liabilities	5,581	(8,478)	1,363
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	65,330	47,895	53,354
Investing Activities
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale	30,850	389	6,714
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale	78,720	55,726	48,983
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held-to-maturity	13,479	13,191	6,501
Purchases of securities available-for-sale	(196,150)	(175,271)	(31,295)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity	0	(10,392)	(10,226)
Net increase in loans	(183,511)	(100,130)	(43,714)
Purchases of premises and equipment	(5,517)	(3,014)	(2,323)
Disposals of premises and equipment	836	141	649
Proceeds from sale of CityInsurance		15,250
Acquisition of American Founders Bank, Inc., including cash acquired of $561		20,030
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(261,293)	(184,080)	(24,711)
Financing Activities
Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits	200,984	52,230	52,237
Net (decrease) increase in interest-bearing deposits	(52,714)	18,544	36,203
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings	93,436	14,780	(2,867)
Issuance of common stock	6,864
Purchases of treasury stock	(10,018)	(7,055)	(27,957)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,155	2,979	580
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	0	1,896	0
Dividends paid	(25,718)	(25,304)	(24,487)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	213,989	58,070	33,709
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	18,026	(78,115)	62,352
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	70,113	148,228	85,876
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 88,139	$ 70,113	$ 148,228

Consolidated Statements Of Cas9

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash acquired from acquisition	$ 561

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING POLICIES Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies: The accounting and reporting policies of City Holding Company and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) conform with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and require management to make estimates and develop assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and related footnotes. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates. The following is a summary of the more significant policies. Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of City Holding Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. The Company determines whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity by first evaluating whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles. Voting interest entities are entities in which the total equity investment at risk is sufficient to enable the entity to finance itself independently and provides the equity holders with the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and the right to make decisions about the entity’s activities. The Company consolidates voting interest entities in which it has all, or at least a majority of, the voting interest. As defined in applicable accounting standards, variable interest entities (VIEs) are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when an enterprise has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, City Holding Capital Trust III, is a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the accounts of this entity are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on shareholders’ equity or net income for any period. Description of Principal Markets and Services: The Company is a registered financial holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, and conducts its principal activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, City National Bank of West Virginia (“City National”). City National is a retail and consumer-oriented community bank with 85 banking offices in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and southeastern Ohio. City National provides credit, deposit, and trust and investment management services to its customers. In addition to its branch network, City National's delivery channels include ATMs, mobile banking, debit cards, interactive voice response systems and Internet technology. The Company conducts its business activities through one reportable business segment - community banking. Cash and Due from Banks: The Company considers cash, due from banks, and interest-bearing deposits in depository institutions as cash and cash equivalents. City National is required to maintain an average reserve balance with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to compensate for services provided by the Federal Reserve and to meet statutory required reserves for demand deposits. Securities: Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. If management has the intent and the Company has the ability at the time of purchase to hold debt securities to maturity, they are classified as investment securities held-to-maturity and are stated at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Debt securities which the Company may not hold to maturity are classified as investment securities available-for-sale along with the Company’s investment in equity securities. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in comprehensive income. Securities classified as available-for-sale include securities that management intends to use as part of its asset/liability management strategy and that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk, and other factors. The Company utilizes a third party pricing service provider to value its investment portfolio. Annually, the Company obtains an independent auditor’s report from its third party pricing service provider regarding its controls over valuation of investment securities. Although an unqualified opinion regarding the design and operating effectiveness of controls was issued, the report did contain caveats and disclaimers regarding the pricing information, such as the Company should review market values for reasonableness. On a quarterly basis, the Company selects a sample of its debt securities and reprices those securities with a third party that is independent of the primary pricing service provider to verify the reasonableness of the fair values. Also, on a quarterly basis, the Company performs a review of investment securities to determine if any unrealized losses are other than temporarily impaired. Management considers the following, among other things, in its determination of the nature of the unrealized losses, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; (ii) the financial condition, capital strength, and near–term ( 12 months) prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer such as changes in technology that may impair the earnings potential of the investment or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential; (iii) the historical volatility in the market value of the investment and/or the liquidity or illiquidity of the investment; (iv) adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area; or (v) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The Company continues to actively monitor the market value of these investments along with the financial strength of the issuers behind these securities, as well as its entire investment portfolio. Based on the market information available, the Company believes that (i) the declines in fair value are temporary, driven by fluctuations in the interest rate environment and not due to the credit worthiness of the issuers, (ii) the Company does not have the intent to sell any of the securities classified as available for sale, and (iii) it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell any such securities before recovery of cost. The Company cannot guarantee that such securities will recover and if additional information becomes available in the future to suggest that the losses are other than temporary, the Company may need to record impairment charges in the future. The specific identification method is used to determine the cost basis of securities sold. Certain investment securities that do not have readily determinable fair values and for which the Company does not exercise significant influence are carried at cost and classified as other investment securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These cost-method investments are reviewed for impairment at least annually or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Loans: Loans, excluding previously securitized loans, which are discussed separately below, are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income. Portfolio loans include those for which management has the intent and City has the ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. The foreseeable future is based upon management’s judgment of current business strategies and market conditions, the type of loan, asset/liability management, and liquidity. Interest income on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding, using methods that generally result in level rates of return. Loan origination fees, and certain direct costs, are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to the yield over the term of the loan. The accrual of interest income generally is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest for all loan types. However, any loan may be placed on non-accrual if the Company receives information that indicates that it is probable a borrower will be unable to meet the contractual terms of their respective loan agreement. Other indicators considered for placing a loan on non-accrual status include the borrower’s involvement in bankruptcies, foreclosures, repossessions, litigation and any other situation resulting in doubt as to whether full collection of contractual principal and interest is attainable. When interest accruals are discontinued, unpaid interest recognized in income in the current year is reversed, and interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable value of collateral exceeds the principal balance and related accrued interest, and the loan is in process of collection. Generally for all loan classes, interest income during the period the loan is non-performing is recorded on a cash basis after recovery of principal is reasonably assured. Cash payments received on nonperforming loans are typically applied directly against the outstanding principal balance until the loan is fully repaid. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. Generally, all loan types are considered past due when the contractual terms of a loan are not met and the borrower is 30 days or more past due on a payment. Furthermore, residential and home equity loans are generally subject to charge-off when the loan becomes 120 days past due, depending on the estimated fair value of the collateral less cost to dispose, versus the outstanding loan balance. Commercial loans are generally charged off when the loan becomes 120 days past due and consumer loans are generally charged off when the loan becomes 120 days past due. Acquired Loans: In determining the estimated fair value of the acquired loans, management considered several factors, such as estimated future credit losses, estimated prepayments, remaining lives of the acquired loans, estimated value of the underlying collateral and the present value of the cash flows expected to be received. For smaller loans not specifically reviewed, management grouped the loans into their respective homogeneous loan pool and applied a loss estimate accordingly. Acquired loans are accounted for using one of the two following accounting standards: (1) ASC Topic 310-20 is used to value loans that do not have evidence of credit quality deterioration. For these loans, the difference between the fair value of the loan and the amortized cost of the loan is amortized or accreted into income using the interest method. (2) ASC Topic 310-30 is used to value loans that have evidence of credit quality deterioration. For these loans, the expected cash flows that exceed the fair value of the loan represent the accretable yield, which is recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the expected cash flow periods of the loans. The non-accretable difference represents the difference between the contractually required principal and interest payments and the cash flows expected to be collected based upon management’s estimation. Subsequent decreases in the expected cash flows will require the Company to evaluate the need for additions to the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Subsequent increases in the expected cash flows will result in a reversal of the provision for loan losses to the extent of prior charges with a corresponding adjustment to the accretable yield, which will result in the recognition of additional interest income over the remaining lives of the loans. Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that represents management’s best estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio. Management’s determination of the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses is based upon an evaluation of individual credits in the loan portfolio, historical loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This determination is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. These evaluations are conducted at least quarterly and more frequently if deemed necessary. The allowance for loan losses related to loans considered to be impaired is generally evaluated based on the discounted cash flows using the impaired loans' initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans. Loan losses are charged against the allowance and recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance. A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance after considering factors noted above, among others. In evaluating the appropriateness of its allowance for loan losses, the Company stratifies the loan portfolio into six major groupings, including commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential real estate, home equity, and others. Historical loss experience, as adjusted, is applied to the then outstanding balance of loans in each classification to estimate probable losses inherent in each segment of the portfolio. Historical loss experience is adjusted using a systematic weighted probability of potential risk factors that could result in actual losses deviating from prior loss experience. Risk factors considered by the Company in completing this analysis include: (1) unemployment and economic trends in the Company’s markets, (2) concentrations of credit, if any, among any industries, (3) trends in loan growth, loan mix, delinquencies, losses or credit impairment, (4) adherence to lending policies and others. Each risk factor is designated as low, moderate/increasing, or high based on the Company’s assessment of the risk to loss associated with each factor. Each risk factor is then weighted to consider probability of occurrence. Additionally, all commercial loans within the portfolio are subject to internal risk grading. Risk grades are generally assigned by the primary lending officer and are periodically evaluated by the Company’s internal loan review process. Based on an individual loan’s risk grade, estimated loss percentages are applied to the outstanding balance of the loan to determine the amount of probable loss. Premises and Equipment: Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the term of the respective lease or the estimated useful life of the respective asset. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while improvements that extend the useful life of premises and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the asset. Other Real Estate Owned: Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is comprised principally of commercial and residential real estate properties obtained in partial or total satisfaction of loan obligations. OREO acquired in settlement of indebtedness is included in Other Assets at the lower of estimated fair value of the asset, less estimated selling costs or the carrying amount of the loan. Changes to the value subsequent to transfer are recorded in non-interest expense, along with direct operating expenses. Gains or losses not previously recognized from sales of OREO are recognized in non-interest expense on the date of the sale. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the amount of OREO included in Other Assets was $4.6 million and $6.5 million , respectively. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized. Intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance, but can be separately distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Intangible assets with determinable useful lives, such as core deposits, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company performs an annual review for impairment in the recorded value of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. Goodwill is tested for impairment between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that more than likely reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. An indefinite-lived intangible asset is tested for impairment between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change indicating that the asset might be impaired. Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold plus accrued interest. Securities sold primarily consists of U.S. government, federal agency, and municipal securities pledged as collateral under these financing arrangements and cannot be repledged or sold, unless replaced by the secured party. Insurance Commissions: Commission revenue was recognized as of the effective date of the insurance policy or the date the customer was billed, whichever was later. The Company also received contingent commissions from insurance companies as additional incentive for achieving specified premium volume goals and/or the loss experience of the insurance placed by the Company. The Company maintained a reserve for commission adjustments based on estimated policy cancellations. In January 2015, the Company sold its insurance operations, CityInsurance, to The Hilb Group, effective January 1, 2015. As a result of this sale, the Company recognized a one-time, after tax gain of $5.8 million . Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company enters into derivative transactions principally to protect against the risk of adverse price or interest rate movements on the value of certain assets and liabilities and on future cash flows. All derivative instruments are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company has derivative instruments not included in hedge relationships. These derivatives consist of interest rate swaps used for interest rate management purposes and derivatives executed with commercial banking customers to facilitate their interest rate management strategies. The change in the fair value of these derivative instruments is reflected in the statements of income. As of December 31, 2016 , the Company also has a derivative instrument that is included in hedge relationships. This derivative consists of an interest rate swap used for interest rate management purposes on commercial real estate loans. The change in the fair value of these derivative instruments and net swap settlements are reflected in the statements as non-interest expense. The Company also has an interest rate swap for the purpose of hedging changes in LIBOR related to commercial real estate loans. Hedge ineffectiveness is assessed quarterly and any ineffectiveness is recorded as non-interest expense. Trust Assets: Assets held in a fiduciary or agency capacity for customers are not included in the accompanying financial statements since such items are not assets of the Company. Income Taxes: The consolidated provision for income taxes is based upon reported income and expense. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. The Company files a consolidated income tax return. The respective subsidiaries generally provide for income taxes on a separate return basis and remit amounts determined to be currently payable to the Parent Company. The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examinations and challenges from federal and state taxing authorities regarding positions taken in returns. Uncertain tax positions are initially recognized in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination. These positions are initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authority and assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts by the taxing authority. The Company invests in certain limited partnerships that operate qualified low-income housing tax credit developments. These investments are considered variable interest entities for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. The tax credits are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a reduction in income tax expense. The unamortized amount of the investments is recorded within Other Assets within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s investments in affordable housing limited partnerships were $0.3 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Advertising Costs: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Stock-Based Compensation: Compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees is based upon the fair value of the award at the date of grant. The fair value of stock options is estimated utilizing a Black Scholes pricing model, while the fair value of restricted stock awards is based upon the stock price at the date of grant. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period for options and the respective period for stock awards. Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share: Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding, excluding participating securities. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding, excluding participating securities, increased by the number of shares of common stock which would be issued assuming the exercise of stock options and other common stock equivalents. Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." This standard clarified the principles for recognizing revenue and developed a common revenue standard. The core principle of the standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identifying the contractor contracts with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This ASU will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company's revenue is comprised of net interest income on financial assets and financial liabilities, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of ASU 2014-09, and non-interest income. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of ASU 2014-09 on the components of non-interest income, but does not believe it will have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. The Company anticipates adopting this standard with a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings (the modified retrospective approach), if such adjustment is deemed to be material. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Consolidation (Topic 810) - Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis." ASU 2015-02 eliminates the deferral of FAS 167 and makes changes to both the variable interest model and the voting model. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement." ASU 2015-05 provides guidance to clarify the customer’s accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-05 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)." ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The ASU also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-07 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments." The amendments in ASU 2015-16 require that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The effect on earnings of the adjustments as a result of the change to the provisional amounts will be calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The amount that would've been recorded in the previous reporting periods will be presented separately on the face of the income statement or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-16 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." This standard requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-17 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." This standard makes several modifications to Subtopic 825-10 including the elimination of the available-for-sale classification of equity investments, and requires equity investments with readily determinable fair values to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-01 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This standard requires organizations to recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing requirements for leases that were historically classified as operating leases under previous generally accepted accounting principals. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2019. Management is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share Based Accounting.” This standard makes several modifications to the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” This standard was issued to clarify Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) related to: (i) identifying performance obligations; and (ii) the licensing implementation guidance. The effective date is the same as the effective date of ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," as discussed above. ASU 2016-10 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." This standard replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The amendments in this update require a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The new current expected credit losses model (CECL) will apply to the allowance for loan losses, available-for-sale and held to maturity debt securities, purchased financial assets with credit deterioration and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2020. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU No. 2016-13 on the Company's financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." This amendment addresses existing diversity in practice regarding how certain receipts and payments are presented in the statement of cash flows. Issues addressed in this amendment include debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the pre

Acquisition

Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition	ACQUISITION On November 6, 2015, the Company purchased three branches in Lexington, Kentucky from American Founders Bank, Inc. ("AFB"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Financial Holdings, Inc. The Company agreed to pay: (i) a $5.2 million premium on the non-time deposits acquired (representing a 5.5% premium on average balance for the preceding twenty days), (ii) a $1.2 million premium on the loans acquired (representing a 1.0% premium on loan balances at the date of acquisition, plus certain adjustments) and (iii) $4.0 million for the one bank owned branch. The purchase added approximately $145 million in deposits and $119 million in loans. Acquired Loans The Company did not acquire any purchased credit-impaired loans as a result of the branch acquisition. The following table presents information regarding the noncredit-impaired loans acquired (in thousands): Outstanding balance $ 119,242 Less: fair value adjustment (1,763 ) Fair value of acquired noncredit-impaired loans $ 117,479 Acquired Deposits The fair values of non-time deposits approximated their carrying value at the acquisition date. For time deposits, the fair values were estimated based on discounted cash flows, using interest rates that are currently being offered compared to the contractual interest rates. Based on this analysis, management recorded a premium on time deposits acquired of $0.1 million , which is being amortized over 3 years . Core Deposit Intangible The Company believes that the customer relationships with the deposits acquired have an intangible value. In connection with this branch acquisition, the Company recorded a core deposit intangible asset of $1.4 million . The core deposit intangible asset represents the value that the acquiree had with their deposit customers. The fair value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered type of deposit, deposit retention and the cost of the deposit base. The core deposit intangible is being amortized over 10 years . Goodwill The Company recorded approximately $6.8 million in goodwill as a result of this acquisition. The goodwill recorded in conjunction with the branch acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Merger Related Costs During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred $0.6 million of merger-related costs in connection with the AFB branch acquisition.

Restrictions On Cash Due From B

Restrictions On Cash Due From Banks	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Restrictions On Cash Due From Banks	RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS City National is required to maintain an average reserve balance with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to compensate for services provided by the Federal Reserve and to meet statutory required reserves for demand deposits. The average amount of the reserve balance for the year ended December 31, 2016 was approximately $33.3 million .

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	INVESTMENTS The aggregate carrying and approximate market values of securities follow (in thousands). Fair values are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable financial instruments. December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Securities available-for-sale: U.S. Treasuries and U.S. government agencies $ 3 $ — $ — $ 3 $ 5 $ — $ — $ 5 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 83,248 594 1,474 82,368 49,725 979 7 50,697 Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. government agencies 335,867 1,507 6,560 330,814 287,933 2,285 2,021 288,197 Private label 941 1 — 942 1,222 9 — 1,231 Trust preferred securities 6,052 1,164 554 6,662 6,550 463 1,155 5,858 Corporate securities 23,925 127 478 23,574 18,793 221 321 18,693 Total Debt Securities 450,036 3,393 9,066 444,363 364,228 3,957 3,504 364,681 Marketable equity securities 2,136 2,095 — 4,231 2,131 1,142 — 3,273 Investment funds 1,525 — 36 1,489 1,525 — 13 1,512 Total Securities Available-for-Sale $ 453,697 $ 5,488 $ 9,102 $ 450,083 $ 367,884 $ 5,099 $ 3,517 $ 369,466 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Securities held-to-maturity U.S. government agencies $ 71,169 $ 1,346 $ 70 $ 72,445 $ 84,937 $ 1,949 $ 76 $ 86,810 Trust preferred securities 4,000 — — 4,000 4,000 — — 4,000 Total Securities Held-to-Maturity $ 75,169 $ 1,346 $ 70 $ 76,445 $ 88,937 $ 1,949 $ 76 $ 90,810 Other investment securities: Non-marketable equity securities $ 14,352 $ — $ — $ 14,352 $ 12,915 $ — $ — $ 12,915 Total Other Investment Securities $ 14,352 $ — $ — $ 14,352 $ 12,915 $ — $ — $ 12,915 Marketable equity securities consist of investments made by the Company in equity positions of various community banks. Included within this portfolio are ownership positions in the following community bank holding companies: First National Corporation (FXNC) ( 4% ) and Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (EFSI) ( 1.5% ). Securities with limited marketability, such as stock in the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") or the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), are carried at cost and are reported as non-marketable equity securities in the table above. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were no securities of any non-governmental issuer whose aggregate carrying value or estimated fair value exceeded 10% of shareholders' equity. Certain investment securities owned by the Company were in an unrealized loss position (i.e., amortized cost basis exceeded the estimated fair value of the securities) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 . The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2016 Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Greater Total Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Securities available-for-sale: Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 35,108 $ 1,474 $ — $ — $ 35,108 $ 1,474 Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 225,530 6,099 8,527 461 234,057 6,560 Trust preferred securities — — 4,971 554 4,971 554 Corporate securities 14,306 478 — — 14,306 478 Investment funds 1,500 36 — — 1,500 36 Total $ 276,444 $ 8,087 $ 13,498 $ 1,015 $ 289,942 $ 9,102 December 31, 2015 Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Greater Total Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Securities available-for-sale: Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 2,406 $ 5 $ 128 $ 2 $ 2,534 $ 7 Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 129,612 688 34,044 1,333 163,656 2,021 Trust preferred securities — — 4,769 1,155 4,769 1,155 Corporate securities 10,856 174 2,231 147 13,087 321 Investment funds — — 1,488 13 1,488 13 Total $ 142,874 $ 867 $ 42,660 $ 2,650 $ 185,534 $ 3,517 During the year ended December 31, 2016 the Company had $0.5 million in credit-related net investment impairment losses. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 the Company recorded no credit-related net investment impairment losses. The charges deemed to be other-than-temporary were related to pooled bank trust preferred securities and were based on the Company’s quarterly reviews of its investment securities for indications of losses considered to be other-than-temporary. At December 31, 2016 , the cumulative amount of credit-related investment impairment losses that have been recognized by the Company on investments that remain in the Company's investment portfolio as of that date was $10.2 million ( $8.6 million related to the Company's debt securities and $1.6 million related to the Company's equity securities). Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary would be reflected in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other things (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition, capital strength, and near-term (12 months) prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer such as changes in technology that may impair the earnings potential of the investment or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential; (iii) the historical volatility in the market value of the investment and/or the liquidity or illiquidity of the investment; (iv) adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area; or (v) the intent to sell the investment security and if it’s more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. In addition, management also employs a continuous monitoring process in regards to its marketable equity securities, specifically its portfolio of regional community bank holdings. Although the regional community bank stocks that are owned by the Company are publicly traded, the trading activity for these stocks is minimal, with trading volumes of less than 0.3% of each respective company being traded on a daily basis. As part of management’s review process for these securities, management reviews the financial condition of each respective regional community bank for any indications of financial weakness. Management has the ability and intent to hold the securities classified as held-to-maturity until they mature, at which time the Company expects to receive full value for the securities. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2016 , management does not intend to sell an impaired security and it is not more than likely that it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. The unrealized losses on debt securities are primarily the result of interest rate changes, credit spread fluctuations on agency-issued mortgage related securities, general financial market uncertainty and unprecedented market volatility. These conditions will not prohibit the Company from receiving its contractual principal and interest payments on its debt securities. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date or repricing date. As of December 31, 2016 , management believes the unrealized losses detailed in the table above are temporary and no additional impairment loss has been recognized in the Company’s consolidated income statement. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss will be recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified, while any noncredit loss will be recognized in other comprehensive income. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2016 , by contractual maturity, are shown in the following table (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. Mortgage-backed securities have been allocated to their respective maturity groupings based on their contractual maturity. Cost Estimated Fair Value Securities Available-for-Sale Due in one year or less $ 2,287 $ 2,211 Due after one year through five years 25,632 17,632 Due after five years through ten years 64,842 71,162 Due after ten years 357,275 353,358 $ 450,036 $ 444,363 Securities Held-to-Maturity Due in one year or less $ — $ — Due after one year through five years — — Due after five years through ten years — — Due after ten years 75,169 76,445 $ 75,169 $ 76,445 Gross gains and gross losses realized by the Company from investment security transactions are summarized in the table below (in thousands): For the year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Gross realized gains $ 3,978 $ 2,142 $ 1,256 Gross realized losses (465 ) (12 ) (100 ) Investment security gains (losses) $ 3,513 $ 2,130 $ 1,156 The carrying value of securities pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law approximated $337 million and $291 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Loans

Loans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Loans Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Loans	LOANS The following summarizes the Company’s major classifications for loans (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Residential real estate $ 1,451,462 $ 1,383,133 Home equity 141,965 147,036 Commercial and industrial 185,667 165,340 Commercial real estate 1,229,516 1,127,581 Consumer 32,545 36,083 DDA overdrafts 5,071 3,361 Gross loans 3,046,226 2,862,534 Allowance for loan losses (19,730 ) (19,251 ) Net loans $ 3,026,496 $ 2,843,283 Construction loans of $14.2 million and $13.1 million are included within residential real estate loans at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. Construction loans of $12.8 million and $12.6 million are included within commercial real estate loans at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. The Company’s commercial and residential real estate construction loans are primarily secured by real estate within the Company’s principal markets. These loans were originated under the Company’s loan policy, which is focused on the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, including construction loans. Adequate consideration has been given to these loans in establishing the Company’s allowance for loan losses. The following table details the loans acquired in conjunction with the Virginia Savings, Community and AFB acquisitions (in thousands). These loans were originally underwritten by the acquiree in accordance with the acquiree's underwriting guidelines. As loans come up for renewal, extension, etc., the loans are underwritten in accordance withe the Company's underwriting guidelines and are thus not reflected in the table below. Virginia Savings Community AFB Total December 31, 2016 Outstanding loan balance $ 23,714 $ 149,488 $ 85,120 $ 258,322 Credit-impaired loans: Carrying value 1,700 8,857 — 10,557 Contractual principal and interest 1,895 11,157 — 13,052 December 31, 2015 Outstanding loan balance $ 28,914 $ 181,545 $ 112,862 $ 323,321 Credit-impaired loans: Carrying value 1,707 12,899 — 14,606 Contractual principal and interest 1,965 16,362 — 18,327 Changes in the accretable yield and the carrying amount of the purchased credit-impaired loans is as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Accretable Yield Carrying Amount of Loans Accretable Yield Carrying Amount of Loans Balance at the beginning of the period $ 6,640 $ 14,606 $ 10,334 $ 17,329 Accretion (1,061 ) 1,061 (2,665 ) 2,665 Reclassifications to/from accretable from/to non-accretable difference, net (145 ) — 1,103 — Payments received, net — (4,376 ) — (3,369 ) Disposals (425 ) (734 ) (2,132 ) (2,019 ) Balance at the end of period $ 5,009 $ 10,557 $ 6,640 $ 14,606 Increases in expected cash flow subsequent to the acquisition are recognized first as a reduction of any previous impairment, then prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the loans or pools over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment through a provision for loan loss and an increase in the allowance for purchased credit-impaired loans.

Allowance For Loan Losses

Allowance For Loan Losses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance For Loan Losses	ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Management systematically monitors the loan portfolio and the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis to provide for probable losses inherent in the portfolio. Management assesses the risk in each loan type based on historical trends, the general economic environment of its local markets, individual loan performance and other relevant factors. Individual credits in excess of $1 million are selected at least annually for detailed loan reviews, which are utilized by management to assess the risk in the portfolio and the appropriateness of the allowance. Due to the nature of commercial lending, evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance as it relates to these types of loan types is often based more upon specific credit reviews, with consideration given to the potential impairment of certain credits and historical loss rates, adjusted for economic conditions and other inherent risk factors. The following summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan loss, by portfolio segment (in thousands). The allocation of a portion of the allowance in one portfolio segment does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other portfolio segments. The following also presents the balance in the allowance for loan loss disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment measurement method and the related recorded investment in loans, by portfolio segment (in thousands). Commercial and industrial Commercial real estate Residential real estate Home equity Consumer DDA overdrafts Total December 31, 2016 Allowance for loan loss Beginning balance $ 3,271 $ 6,985 $ 6,778 $ 1,463 $ 97 $ 657 $ 19,251 Charge-offs (148 ) (1,676 ) (1,734 ) (390 ) (126 ) (1,412 ) (5,486 ) Recoveries 14 487 187 — 118 764 1,570 Provision 1,069 614 1,449 344 (7 ) 763 4,232 Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality — 163 — — — — 163 Ending balance $ 4,206 $ 6,573 $ 6,680 $ 1,417 $ 82 $ 772 $ 19,730 December 31, 2015 Allowance for loan loss Beginning balance $ 1,582 $ 8,845 $ 7,208 $ 1,495 $ 85 $ 859 $ 20,074 Charge-offs (5,768 ) (580 ) (1,144 ) (312 ) (210 ) (1,414 ) (9,428 ) Recoveries 74 366 199 — 186 792 1,617 Provision 7,383 (2,199 ) 515 280 36 420 6,435 Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality — 553 — — — — 553 Ending balance $ 3,271 $ 6,985 $ 6,778 $ 1,463 $ 97 $ 657 $ 19,251 As of December 31, 2016 Allowance for loan loss Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ — $ 665 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 665 Collectively 4,200 5,788 6,589 1,417 82 772 18,848 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 6 120 91 — — — 217 Total $ 4,206 $ 6,573 $ 6,680 $ 1,417 $ 82 $ 772 $ 19,730 Loans Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ 1,611 $ 5,970 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 7,581 Collectively 183,741 1,216,050 1,448,830 141,965 32,545 5,071 3,028,202 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 315 7,496 2,632 — — — 10,443 Total $ 185,667 $ 1,229,516 $ 1,451,462 $ 141,965 $ 32,545 $ 5,071 $ 3,046,226 As of December 31, 2015 Allowance for loan loss Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Collectively 3,267 6,173 6,765 1,463 97 657 18,422 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 4 812 13 — — — 829 Total $ 3,271 $ 6,985 $ 6,778 $ 1,463 $ 97 $ 657 $ 19,251 Loans Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ 2,349 $ 6,133 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 8,482 Collectively 162,662 1,109,327 1,381,064 147,036 35,997 3,361 2,839,447 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 329 12,121 2,069 — 86 — 14,605 Total $ 165,340 $ 1,127,581 $ 1,383,133 $ 147,036 $ 36,083 $ 3,361 $ 2,862,534 Credit Quality Indicators All non-commercial loans are evaluated based on payment history. All commercial loans within the portfolio are subject to internal risk grading. The Company’s internal risk ratings for commercial loans are: Exceptional, Good, Acceptable, Pass/Watch, Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful. Each internal risk rating is defined in the loan policy using the following criteria: balance sheet yields, ratios and leverage, cash flow spread and coverage, prior history, capability of management, market position/industry, potential impact of changing economic, legal, regulatory or environmental conditions, purpose structure, collateral support, and guarantor support. Risk grades are generally assigned by the primary lending officer and are periodically evaluated by the Company’s internal loan review process. Based on an individual loan’s risk grade, estimated loss percentages are applied to the outstanding balance of the loan to determine the amount of probable loss. The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information regarding the customer’s debt service ability, capacity, overall collateral position along with other economic trends, and historical payment performance. The risk grades for each credit are updated when the Company receives current financial information, the loan is reviewed by the Company’s internal loan review/credit administration departments, or the loan becomes delinquent or impaired. The risk grades are updated a minimum of annually for loans rated exceptional, good, acceptable, or pass/watch. Loans rated special mention, substandard or doubtful are reviewed at least quarterly. The Company uses the following definitions for its risk ratings: Risk Rating Description Pass Ratings: (a) Exceptional Loans classified as exceptional are secured with liquid collateral conforming to the internal loan policy. Loans rated within this category pose minimal risk of loss to the bank and the risk grade within this pool of loans is generally updated on an annual basis. (b) Good Loans classified as good have similar characteristics that include a strong balance sheet, satisfactory debt service coverage ratios, strong management and/or guarantors, and little exposure to economic cycles. Loans within this category are generally reviewed on an annual basis. Loans in this category generally have a low chance of loss to the bank. (c) Acceptable Loans classified as acceptable have acceptable liquidity levels, adequate debt service coverage ratios, experienced management, and have average exposure to economic cycles. Loans within this category generally have a low risk of loss to the bank. (d) Pass/watch Loans classified as pass/watch have erratic levels of leverage and/or liquidity, cash flow is volatile and the borrower is subject to moderate economic risk. A borrower in this category poses a low to moderate risk of loss to the bank. Special mention Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness(es) that deserves management's close attention. The potential weakness could result in deterioration of the loan repayment or the bank's credit position at some future date. A loan rated in this category poses a moderate loss risk to the bank. Substandard Loans classified as substandard reflect a customer with a well defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. Loans in this category have the possibility that the bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected and the bank's collateral value is weakened by the financial deterioration of the borrower. Doubtful Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristics that make collection of the full contract amount highly improbable. Loans rated in this category are most likely to cause the bank to have a loss due to a collateral shortfall or a negative capital position. The following table presents the Company's commercial loans by credit quality indicators, by class (in thousands): Commercial and industrial Commercial real estate Total December 31, 2016 Pass $ 176,823 $ 1,178,288 $ 1,355,111 Special mention 2,427 16,031 18,458 Substandard 6,417 35,197 41,614 Doubtful — — — Total $ 185,667 $ 1,229,516 $ 1,415,183 December 31, 2015 Pass $ 156,664 $ 1,070,506 $ 1,227,170 Special mention 4,099 20,942 25,041 Substandard 4,539 36,133 40,672 Doubtful 38 — 38 Total $ 165,340 $ 1,127,581 $ 1,292,921 The following table presents the Company's non-commercial loans by payment performance, by class (in thousands): Performing Non-Performing Total December 31, 2016 Residential real estate $ 1,451,389 $ 73 $ 1,451,462 Home equity 141,934 31 141,965 Consumer 32,545 — 32,545 DDA overdrafts 5,071 — 5,071 Total $ 1,630,939 $ 104 $ 1,631,043 December 31, 2015 Residential real estate $ 1,379,797 $ 3,336 $ 1,383,133 Home equity 147,013 23 147,036 Consumer 36,049 34 36,083 DDA overdrafts 3,361 — 3,361 Total $ 1,566,220 $ 3,393 $ 1,569,613 Aging Analysis of Accruing and Non-Accruing Loans The following presents an aging analysis of the Company’s accruing and non-accruing loans, by class (in thousands). The purchased credit-impaired loan column represents the purchased credit-impaired loans that the Company acquired that are contractually past due, but are still performing in accordance with the Company's initial expectations. December 31, 2016 Accruing Current 30-59 days 60-89 days Over 90 days Purchased-Credit Impaired Non-accrual Total Residential real estate $ 1,441,086 $ 5,364 $ 637 $ 73 $ — $ 4,302 $ 1,451,462 Home equity 141,192 423 219 31 — 100 141,965 Commercial and industrial 183,615 94 — — — 1,958 185,667 Commercial real estate 1,221,344 553 — 278 — 7,341 1,229,516 Consumer 32,506 38 1 — — — 32,545 DDA overdrafts 4,472 595 4 — — — 5,071 Total $ 3,024,215 $ 7,067 $ 861 $ 382 $ — $ 13,701 $ 3,046,226 December 31, 2015 Accruing Current 30-59 days 60-89 days Over 90 days Purchased-Credit Impaired Non-accrual Total Residential real estate $ 1,373,604 $ 5,261 $ 932 $ 418 $ — $ 2,918 $ 1,383,133 Home equity 146,493 318 65 24 — 136 147,036 Commercial and industrial 162,435 141 — 19 — 2,745 165,340 Commercial real estate 1,114,953 762 211 — 506 11,149 1,127,581 Consumer 35,886 154 9 34 — — 36,083 DDA overdrafts 3,048 310 3 — — — 3,361 Total $ 2,836,419 $ 6,946 $ 1,220 $ 495 $ 506 $ 16,948 $ 2,862,534 The following presents the Company’s impaired loans, by class (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Unpaid Unpaid Recorded Principal Related Recorded Principal Related Investment Balance Allowance Investment Balance Allowance With no related allowance recorded: Commercial and industrial $ 1,611 $ 3,775 $ — $ 2,349 $ 7,547 $ — Commercial real estate 3,138 4,963 — 6,133 9,502 — Total $ 4,749 $ 8,738 $ — $ 8,482 $ 17,049 $ — With an allowance recorded Commercial and industrial $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Commercial real estate 2,832 2,832 665 — — — Total $ 2,832 $ 2,832 $ 665 $ — $ — $ — The following table presents information related to the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on the Company’s impaired loans, by class (in thousands): For the year ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Average Interest Average Interest Recorded Income Recorded Income Investment Recognized Investment Recognized With no related allowance recorded: Commercial and industrial 2,099 — 2,913 — Commercial real estate 4,039 14 5,606 4 Total $ 6,138 $ 14 $ 8,519 $ 4 With an allowance recorded Commercial and industrial — — — — Commercial real estate 1,419 24 1,012 — Total $ 1,419 $ 24 $ 1,012 $ — If the Company's non-accrual and impaired loans had been current in accordance with their original terms, approximately $0.4 million , $0.8 million and $0.5 million of interest income would have been recognized during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. There were no commitments to provide additional funds on non-accrual, impaired or other potential problem loans at December 31, 2016 . Loan Modifications The Company’s policy on loan modifications typically does not allow for modifications that would be considered a concession from the Company. However, when there is a modification, the Company evaluates each modification to determine if the modification constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) in accordance with ASU 2011-2, whereby a modification of a loan would be considered a TDR when both of the following conditions are met: (1) a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (2) the modification constitutes a concession. When determining whether the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Company reviews whether the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt or whether it is probable that the debtor would be in payment default in the foreseeable future without the modification. Other indicators of financial difficulty include whether the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy, the debtor’s ability to continue as a going concern, or the debtor’s projected cash flow to service its debt (including principal and interest) in accordance with the contractual terms for the foreseeable future, without a modification. Regulatory guidance requires loans to be accounted for as collateral-dependent loans when borrowers have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debt has been discharged by the bankruptcy court and the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt. The filing of bankruptcy is deemed to be evidence that the borrower is in financial difficulty and the discharge of the debt by the bankruptcy court is deemed to be a concession granted to the borrower. The following tables set forth the Company’s TDRs (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Non- Non- Accruing Accruing Total Accruing Accruing Total Commercial and industrial $ 42 $ — $ 42 $ 58 $ — $ 58 Commercial real estate 5,525 — 5,525 1,746 — 1,746 Residential real estate 20,424 391 20,815 17,796 191 17,987 Home equity 3,105 30 3,135 2,659 34 2,693 Consumer — — — — — — $ 29,096 $ 421 $ 29,517 $ 22,259 $ 225 $ 22,484 New TDRs New TDRs For the year ended For the year ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Pre Post Pre Post Modification Modification Modification Modification Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Number of Recorded Recorded Number of Recorded Recorded Contracts Investment Investment Contracts Investment Investment Commercial and industrial — $ — $ — — $ — $ — Commercial real estate 2 5,021 4,366 — — — Residential real estate 37 3,812 3,812 38 2,969 2,969 Home equity 9 221 221 13 361 361 Consumer — — — — — — 48 $ 9,054 $ 8,399 51 $ 3,330 $ 3,330

Premises And Equipment

Premises And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Premises And Equipment	PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT A summary of premises and equipment and related accumulated depreciation is summarized as follows (in thousands): Estimated Useful Life 2016 2015 Land $ 31,546 $ 31,496 Buildings and improvements 10 to 30 yrs. 88,698 87,875 Equipment 3 to 7 yrs. 40,157 39,159 160,401 158,530 Less: accumulated depreciation (85,236 ) (81,259 ) $ 75,165 $ 77,271

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The Company completed its annual assessment of the carrying value of goodwill during 2016 and concluded that its carrying value was not impaired. The following table presents a roll forward of the Company's goodwill activity (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 76,256 $ 71,401 Goodwill reduction in conjunction with sale of CityInsurance — (3,020 ) Goodwill acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB — 7,875 Adjustments to goodwill acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB (60 ) — Ending balance $ 76,196 $ 76,256 The Company believes that the customer relationships with the deposits acquired have an intangible value. In connection with acquisitions, the Company recorded a core deposit intangible, which represented the value that the acquiree had with their deposit customers. The fair value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered the type of deposit, estimated deposit retention, the cost of the deposit base and an alternate cost of funds. The following tables present the details of the Company's core deposit intangibles (in thousands): 2016 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 9,802 $ 9,802 Accumulated amortization (6,863 ) (6,266 ) $ 2,939 $ 3,536 Beginning balance $ 3,536 $ 2,797 Core deposit intangible acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB — 1,415 Amortization expense (597 ) (676 ) Ending balance $ 2,939 $ 3,536 The core deposit intangible amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $0.9 million . The core deposit intangibles are being amortized over ten years. The estimated amortization expense for core deposit intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 545 2018 496 2019 454 2020 416 2021 382 Thereafter 646 $ 2,939

Scheduled Maturities Of Time De

Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits	SCHEDULED MATURITIES OF TIME DEPOSITS Scheduled maturities of the Company's time deposits outstanding at December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 484,946 2018 265,660 2019 185,882 2020 85,766 2021 18,722 Over five years 443 $ 1,041,419 Scheduled maturities of Company's time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Within one year $ 50,261 $ 35,160 Over one through two years 24,140 16,491 Over two through three years 16,437 19,032 Over three through four years 13,370 10,907 Over four through five years 588 4,709 Over five years — — $ 104,796 $ 86,299

Short-Term Debt

Short-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-Term Debt	SHORT-TERM DEBT A summary of the Company's short-term borrowings are as follows (dollars in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Balance at end of year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 184,205 $ 141,869 $ 134,931 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 64,100 13,000 — Avg. outstanding during the year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 157,215 $ 143,847 $ 133,769 Federal Funds purchased — 193 — Federal Home Loan Bank advances 18,850 1,159 — Max. outstanding at any month end: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 184,205 $ 166,507 $ 151,637 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 88,600 13,000 — Weighted-average interest rate: During the year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 0.22 % 0.22 % 0.26 % Federal Funds purchased — 0.64 % — Federal Home Loan Bank advances 0.66 % 0.53 % — End of the year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 0.19 % 0.20 % 0.26 % Federal Home Loan Bank advances 0.77 % 0.51 % — Through City National, the Company has purchased 61,641 shares of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock at par value as of December 31, 2016 . Such purchases are required based on City National’s maximum borrowing capacity with the FHLB. Additionally, FHLB stock entitles the Company to dividends declared by the FHLB and provides an additional source of short-term and long-term funding, in the form of collateralized advances. Financing obtained from the FHLB is based, in part, on the amount of qualifying collateral available, specifically 1-4 family residential mortgages, other residential mortgages, and commercial real estate and other non-residential mortgage loans. Collateral pledged to the FHLB included approximately $1.9 billion at December 31, 2016 and $1.7 billion at December 31, 2015 in investment securities and one-to-four-family residential property loans. In addition to the short-term financing discussed above and long-term financing (see Note Eleven ) City National had an additional $1.6 billion available from unused portions of lines of credit with the FHLB and other financial institutions at both December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT The components of the Company's long-term debt are summarized below (dollars in thousands): 2016 2015 Junior subordinated debentures owed to City Holding Capital Trust III, due 2038, interest at a rate of 4.35% and 4.01%, respectively $ 16,495 $ 16,495 The Company formed a statutory business trust, City Holding Capital Trust III (“Capital Trust III”), under the laws of Delaware. Capital Trust III was created for the exclusive purpose of (i) issuing trust-preferred capital securities (“Capital Securities”), which represent preferred undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the trust, (ii) using the proceeds from the sale of the Capital Securities to acquire junior subordinated debentures (“Debentures”) issued by the Company, and (iii) engaging in only those activities necessary or incidental thereto. The trust is considered a variable interest entity for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the accounts of the trusts are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Distributions on the Debentures are cumulative and will be payable quarterly at an interest rate of 3.50% over the three month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly. Interest payments are due in March, June, September and December. The Debentures are redeemable prior to maturity at the option of the Company (i) in whole or at any time or in part from time-to-time, or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at any time within 90 days following the occurrence and during the continuation of certain pre-defined events. Payments of distributions on the Capital Securities and payments on redemption of the Capital Securities are guaranteed by the Company. The Company also entered into an agreement as to expenses and liabilities with the trust pursuant to which it agreed, on a subordinated basis, to pay any cost, expenses or liabilities of the trust other than those arising under the trust preferred securities. The obligations of the Company under the junior subordinated debentures, the related indentures, the trust agreement establishing the trust and the guarantees and the agreements as to expenses and liabilities, in the aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities. The Capital Securities issued by the statutory business trusts qualify as Tier 1 capital for the Company under current Federal Reserve Board guidelines.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company has derivative financial instruments not included in hedge relationships. These derivatives consist of interest rate swaps used for interest rate management purposes and derivatives executed with commercial banking customers to facilitate their interest rate management strategies. For the majority of these instruments the Company acts as an intermediary for its customers. Changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts for the most part offset each other and do not significantly impact the Company's results of operations. The Company also has an interest rate swap that serves as a fair value hedge for changes in long term fixed interest rates related to commercial real estate loans. Hedge ineffectiveness is assessed quarterly and any ineffectiveness is recorded as non-interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2016 , the hedge ineffectiveness was less than $0.1 million . The following table summarizes the notional and fair value of these derivative instruments (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Non-hedging interest rate derivatives: Customer counterparties: Loan interest rate swap - assets $ 234,806 $ 7,352 $ 372,995 $ 10,811 Loan interest rate swap - liabilities 207,201 8,111 — — Non-hedging interest rate derivatives: Financial institution counterparties: Loan interest rate swap - assets 207,201 8,111 — — Loan interest rate swap - liabilities 241,995 7,360 380,995 10,872 Derivatives designated as hedges of fair value: Financial institution counterparties: Loan interest rate swap - liabilities 4,626 12 5,475 61 The following table summarizes the change in fair value of these derivative instruments (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Change in Fair Value Non-Hedging Interest Rate Derivatives: Other income - derivative assets $ 3,904 $ 1,030 $ 6,811 Other income - derivative liabilities (3,904 ) (1,030 ) (6,811 ) Other expense - derivative liabilities (52 ) (61 ) — Change in Fair Value Hedging Interest Rate Derivatives: Hedged item - derivative asset $ (36 ) 25 — Other income (expense) - derivative liability with financial institution counterparties 13 (12 ) — Certain financial instruments, including derivatives, may be eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet and/or subject to master netting arrangements. The Company's derivative transactions with financial institution counterparties are generally executed under International Swaps and Derivative Association ("ISDA") master agreements which include "right of setoff" provisions. In such cases there is generally a legally enforceable right to offset recognized amounts and there may be an intention to settle such amounts on a net basis. Nonetheless, the Company does not generally offset financial instruments for financial reporting purposes. Information about financial instruments that are eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 is presented in the following tables (in thousands): Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Total of Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Netting Including Gross Net Amounts Adjustment Applicable Amounts of Assets per Netting Gross Offset in the presented in Applicable Agreement Amounts of Statement of the Statement Master Fair Value and Fair Recognized Financial of Financial Netting of Financial Value of Description Assets Position Position Arrangements Collateral Collateral Net Amount (a) (b) (c)=(a)-(b) (d) (c)-(d) Non-hedging derivative assets: Interest rate swap agreements - customer counterparties $ 7,352 $ — $ 7,352 $ — $ 7,352 $ 7,352 $ — Interest rate swap agreements - financial institution counterparties 8,111 — 8,111 — — — 8,111 Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Total of Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Netting Including Gross Net Amounts Adjustment Applicable Amounts of Liabilities per Netting Gross Offset in the presented in Applicable Agreement Amounts of Statement of the Statement Master Fair Value and Fair Recognized Financial of Financial Netting of Financial Value of Description Liabilities Position Position Arrangements Collateral Collateral Net Amount (a) (b) (c)=(a)-(b) (d) (c)-(d)* Non-hedging derivative liabilities: Interest rate swap agreements - customer counterparties $ 7,360 $ — $ 7,360 $ — $ 29,812 $ 29,812 $ — Interest rate swap agreements -financial institution counterparties $ 8,111 $ — $ 8,111 $ — $ 8,111 $ 8,111 $ — Hedging derivative liabilities: Interest rate swap agreements $ 12 $ — $ 12 $ — $ 23 $ 23 $ — * For instances where the fair value of financial collateral meets or exceeds the amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Position, a value of zero is displayed to represent full collateralization.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Previously securitized loans $ 3,950 $ 4,337 Allowance for loan losses 7,303 7,412 Deferred compensation payable 4,099 4,058 Underfunded pension liability 2,739 2,792 Accrued expenses 1,721 1,789 Impaired assets 834 797 Impaired securities losses 3,791 6,719 Unrealized securities losses 1,338 — Intangible assets 1,312 2,194 Other 4,716 3,964 Total Deferred Tax Assets 31,803 34,062 Unrealized securities gains — 585 Other 3,760 3,503 Total Deferred Tax Liabilities 3,760 4,088 Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 28,043 $ 29,974 No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded at December 31, 2016 and 2015 as the Company believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized because they were supported by recoverable taxes paid in prior years. Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Current: Federal $ 20,100 $ 20,830 $ 20,629 State 1,166 957 (943 ) Total current tax expense 21,266 21,787 19,686 Total deferred tax expense 3,817 6,627 4,585 Income tax expense $ 25,083 $ 28,414 $ 24,271 A reconciliation of the significant differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate is as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Computed federal taxes at statutory rate $ 27,025 $ 28,879 $ 27,031 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 888 887 (482 ) Tax effects of: Tax-exempt interest income (708 ) (498 ) (500 ) Bank-owned life insurance (1,164 ) (1,181 ) (1,074 ) Other items, net (958 ) 327 (704 ) Income tax expense $ 25,083 $ 28,414 $ 24,271 The entire amount of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company anticipates that it will release $0.5 million over the next 12 months. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,164 $ 2,398 Additions for current year tax positions 339 299 Additions for prior year tax positions — 377 Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitation (852 ) (910 ) Ending balance $ 1,651 $ 2,164 Interest and penalties on income tax uncertainties are included in income tax expense. During 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the provision related to interest and penalties was $0.1 million in each period. The balance of accrued interest and penalties at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.3 million and $0.4 million , respectively. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities for the years ended December 31, 2013 through 2015 .

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Pursuant to the terms of the City Holding Company 2003 Incentive Plan and the City Holding Company 2013 Incentive Plan (the "2003 Plan" and "2013 Plan", respectively), the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, or its delegate, may, from time-to-time, grant stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), or stock awards to employees, directors and individuals who provide service to the Company (collectively, "Plan Participants"). The 2003 Plan expired in April of 2013 and the 2013 Plan was approved by the shareholders in April 2013. A maximum of 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock may be issued under the 2013 plan upon the exercise of stock options, SARs and stock awards, subject to certain limitations. These limitations may be adjusted in the event of a change in the number of outstanding shares of common stock by reason of a stock dividend, stock split or other similar event. Specific terms of options and SARs awarded, including vesting periods, exercise prices (stock price at date of grant) and expiration dates are determined at the date of grant and are evidenced by agreements between the Company and the awardee. The exercise price of the option grants equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. All incentive stock options and SARs will be exercisable up to 10 years from the date granted and all options and SARs are exercisable for the period specified in the individual agreement. As of December 31, 2016 , 607,835 shares were still available to be issued under the 2013 Plan. Each award from the 2003 Plan and 2013 Plan is evidenced by an award agreement that specifies the option price, the duration of the option, the number of shares to which the option pertains, and such other provisions as the Compensation Committee, or its delegate, determines. The option price for each grant is equal to the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. Options granted expire at such time as the Compensation Committee, or its delegate, determines at the date of the grant and in no event does the exercise period exceed a maximum of ten years. Upon a change-in-control of the Company, as defined in the 2003 Plan and 2013 Plan, all outstanding options and awards shall immediately vest. Certain stock options and restricted stock awards have performance-based vesting requirements. These shares will vest in three separate annual installments of approximately 33.33% per installment on the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date, subject further to performance-based vesting requirements. The performance-based vesting requirements are as follows: * First Installment – the mean return on average assets of the Company (excluding merger and acquisition expenses and other nonrecurring items as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company) of the three years immediately prior to the vesting date is equal to or exceeds the median return on average assets over the 20 year period immediately preceding the vesting date of all FDIC insured depository institutions. * Second Installment – the mean return on average assets of the Company (excluding merger and acquisition expenses and other nonrecurring items as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company) of the four years immediately prior to the vesting date is equal to or exceeds the median return on average assets over the 20 year period immediately preceding the vesting date of all FDIC insured depository institutions. * Third Installment – the mean return on average assets of the Company (excluding merger and acquisition expenses and other nonrecurring items as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company) of the five years immediately prior to the vesting date is equal to or exceeds the median return on average assets over the 20 year period immediately preceding the vesting date of all FDIC insured depository institutions. Stock Options A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information is presented below: 2016 2015 2014 Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding at January 1 95,015 $ 38.38 167,554 $ 36.74 173,601 $ 35.26 Granted 24,348 43.73 12,961 46.41 13,953 44.43 Exercised (32,750 ) 35.28 (81,500 ) 36.63 (20,000 ) 29.19 Forfeited — — (4,000 ) 31.66 — — Outstanding at December 31 86,613 $ 41.08 95,015 $ 38.38 167,554 $ 36.74 Exercisable at end of year 3,000 $ 29.45 19,750 $ 34.54 89,750 $ 36.73 Nonvested at beginning of year 75,265 39.38 77,804 36.76 96,769 33.10 Granted during the year 24,348 43.73 12,961 46.41 13,953 44.43 Vested during the year (16,000 ) 35.09 (15,500 ) 32.09 (32,918 ) 29.25 Forfeited during the year — — — — — — Nonvested at end of year 83,613 $ 41.47 75,265 $ 39.38 77,804 $ 36.76 Information regarding stock option exercises and stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options is provided in the following table (in millions): For the year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Proceeds from stock option exercises $ 1.2 $ 3.0 $ 0.6 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised 0.6 0.9 0.3 Stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.2 Income tax benefit recognized related to stock-based compensation 0.1 0.1 0.1 At period-end: 2016 Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 0.4 Weighted average period in which the above amount is expected to be recognized 2.4 years Shares issued in connection with stock option exercises are issued from available treasury shares. If no treasury shares are available, new shares would be issued from available authorized shares. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, all shares issued in connection with stock option exercises and restricted stock awards were issued from available treasury stock. For the stock options that have performance-based criteria, management has evaluated those criteria and has determined that, as of December 31, 2016, the criteria were probable of being met. Additional information regarding the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016 , is provided in the following table: Ranges of Exercise Prices No. of Options Outstanding Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) No. of Options Currently Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months) Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) $ 25.00 - 29.99 1,250 $ 28.15 2.2 $ 49 1,250 $ 28.15 2.2 $ 49 30.00 - 34.99 1,750 30.38 1.9 65 1,750 30.38 1.9 65 35.00 - 39.99 32,351 36.51 5.7 1,006 — — — — 40.00 - 44.99 38,301 43.99 8.5 904 — — — — 45.00 - 50.00 12,961 46.61 8.2 272 — — — — 86,613 $ 2,296 3,000 $ 114 The fair value of the options is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted by the Company: 2016 2015 2014 Risk-free interest rate 1.43 % 1.95 % 2.42 % Expected dividend yield 3.86 % 3.50 % 3.60 % Volatility factor 30.76 % 45.40 % 48.75 % Expected life of option 7.0 years 7.0 years 8.0 years Restricted Shares The Company measures compensation expense with respect to restricted shares in an amount equal to the fair value of the common stock covered by each award on the date of grant. The restricted shares awarded become fully vested after various periods of continued employment from the respective dates of grant. The Company is entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the restricted shares when the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Compensation is charged to expense over the respective vesting periods. Restricted shares are generally forfeited if officers and employees terminate prior to the lapsing of restrictions. The Company records forfeitures of restricted stock as treasury share repurchases and any compensation cost previously recognized is reversed in the period of forfeiture. Recipients of restricted shares do not pay any cash consideration to the Company for the shares, have the right to vote all shares subject to such grant and receive all dividends with respect to such shares, whether or not the shares have vested. For the restricted shares that have performance-based criteria, management has evaluated those criteria and has determined that, as of December 31, 2016, the criteria were probable of being met. A summary of the Company’s restricted shares activity and related information is presented below: 2016 2015 2014 Restricted Awards Average Market Price at Grant Restricted Awards Average Market Price at Grant Restricted Awards Average Market Price at Grant Outstanding at January 1 172,921 163,431 142,469 Granted 30,601 $ 46.39 26,840 $ 46.45 27,162 $ 39.72 Forfeited/Vested (22,900 ) (17,350 ) (6,200 ) Outstanding at December 31 180,622 172,921 163,431 Information regarding stock-based compensation associated with restricted shares is provided in the following table (in millions): For the year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Stock-based compensation expense associated with restricted shares $ 1.4 $ 1.2 $ 1.0 At period-end: 2016 Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 2.9 Weighted average period in which the above amount is expected to be recognized 3.1 401(k) Plan The Company provides retirement benefits to its employees through the City Holding Company 401(k) Plan and Trust (“the 401(k) Plan”), which is intended to be compliant with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) section 404(c). The Company’s total expense associated with the retirement benefit plan approximated $0.8 million in 2016 , $0.7 million in 2015 , and $0.8 million in 2014 . The total number of shares of the Company’s common stock held by the 401(k) Plan as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is 238,647 and 291,736 , respectively. Defined Benefit Plans The Company maintains two defined benefit pension plans (“the Defined Benefit Plans”), which were inherited from the Company's acquisition of the plan sponsors (Horizon Bancorp, Inc. and Community Financial Corporation). The Horizon Defined Benefit Plan was frozen in 1999 and maintains a December 31st year-end for purposes of computing its benefit obligations. The Community Defined Benefit Plan was frozen in 2012 and maintains a December 31st year-end for purposes of computing its benefit obligations. Primarily as a result of the interest rate environment over the past several years and a revised mortality table issued in 2014, the benefit obligation exceeded the estimated fair value of plan assets as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . The following table summarizes activity within the Company's Defined Benefit Plans (dollars in thousands): Pension Benefits 2016 2015 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value at beginning of measurement period $ 17,435 $ 14,667 Actual gain (loss) on plan assets 669 (231 ) Contributions — 4,399 Benefits paid (987 ) (1,400 ) Fair value at end of measurement period 17,117 17,435 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of measurement period (19,700 ) (21,390 ) Interest cost (820 ) (813 ) Actuarial (loss) gain (263 ) 334 Assumption changes 54 769 Benefits paid 987 1,400 Benefit obligation at end of measurement period (19,742 ) (19,700 ) Funded status $ (2,625 ) $ (2,265 ) Weighted-average assumptions for benefit obligation: Discount rate 4.01 % 4.26 % Expected long-term rate of return 5.83 % 5.75 % Weighted-average assumptions for net periodic pension cost: Discount rate 4.26 % 3.93 % Expected long-term rate of return 5.75 % 6.92 % During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company made contributions totaling $4.4 million to the Horizon Defined Benefit Plan. Based on the funding status of the Horizon Defined Benefit Plan, no contributions were required during the year ended December 31, 2016 and no contributions are anticipated being required for the year ending December 31, 2017. Based on the funding status of the Community Defined Benefit plan, no contributions were required during the year ended December 31, 2016 and no contributions are anticipated being required for the year ending December 31, 2017. The following table presents the components of the net periodic pension cost of the Company's Defined Benefit Plans (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Components of net periodic benefit: Interest cost $ 820 $ 813 $ 836 Expected return on plan assets (1,154 ) (937 ) (1,032 ) Net amortization and deferral 849 960 696 Net Periodic Pension Cost $ 515 $ 836 $ 500 Amounts related to the Company's Defined Benefit Pension Plans recognized as a component of other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Net actuarial gain (loss) $ 157 $ 935 $ (3,915 ) Deferred tax (expense) benefit (58 ) (345 ) 1,445 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ 99 $ 590 $ (2,470 ) Amounts recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss $ 7,399 $ 7,551 Deferred tax benefit (2,739 ) (2,792 ) Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ 4,660 $ 4,759 The following table summarizes the expected benefits to be paid in each of the next five years and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands): Plan Year Ending December 31, Expected Benefits to be Paid 2017 $ 1,134 2018 1,243 2019 1,094 2020 1,079 2021 1,114 2022 through 2026 5,697 The major categories of assets in the Company’s Defined Benefit Plans as of year-end are presented in the following table (in thousands). Assets are segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy established by ASC Topic 820 utilized to measure fair value (See Note Nineteen ). Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,101 $ 2,101 $ — $ — Mutual funds/Investment funds 6,063 5,797 266 — Common stocks 4,284 3,103 1,181 — Mortgage-backed securities 514 — 514 — U.S. Treasuries 971 — 971 — Corporate bonds 1,597 — 1,597 — Alternative investments** 1,587 972 — — Total $ 17,117 $ 11,973 $ 4,529 $ — ** Includes an investment of $615 that has not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy, as permitted by ASU No. 2015-07. 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,441 $ 1,441 $ — $ — Mutual funds/Investment funds 5,617 5,473 144 — Common stocks 5,082 3,880 1,202 — Mortgage-backed securities 288 — 288 — U.S. Treasuries 1,313 — 1,313 — Corporate bonds 1,043 — 1,043 — Alternative investments 2,651 607 1,371 673 Total $ 17,435 $ 11,401 $ 5,361 $ 673 Horizon Defined Benefit Plan (Investment Strategy) The Horizon Defined Benefit Plan is administered by the West Virginia Bankers Association (“WVBA”) and all investment policies and strategies are established by the WVBA Pension Committee. The policy established by the Pension Committee is to invest assets per target allocations, as detailed in the table below. The assets are reallocated periodically to meet these target allocations. The investment policy is reviewed periodically, under the advisement of a certified investment advisor, to determine if the policy should be revised. The overall investment return goal is to achieve a return greater than a blended mix of the S&P 500 and the Barclay's Capital Aggregate Bond Index, which is tailored to the same asset mix of the retirement plan assets, by 0.5% annualized after fees over a rolling five years moving average basis. Allowable assets include cash equivalents, fixed income securities, equity securities, alternative investments, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, managed separate accounts, investment partnerships and commingled funds. Prohibited investments include, but are not limited to, private placements, limited partnerships, venture capital investments, direct investment in private real estate properties and residual remics. Unless explicitly authorized by the Pension Committee, the use of leverage or speculative use of derivatives is prohibited unless as part of an alternative asset program or as means for real asset managers to hedge investment risk or replicate investment positions at a lower cost than would otherwise be created in a cash market. Managers using derivatives must have systems in place to rigorously analyze and monitor duration, liquidity and counter-party credit risk in order to minimize the risk associated with the use of derivatives. Prohibited transactions include, but are not limited to, short selling and margin transactions. In order to achieve a prudent level of portfolio diversification, the securities of any one company are not to exceed more than 15% of the cost and/or market value of the total retirement plan assets, and no more than 25% of the total retirement plan assets are to be invested in any one industry (other than securities of the U.S. government or agencies thereof). Exchange traded index funds are allowable investments and are not subject to these restrictions. The expected long-term rate of return for the plan’s assets is based on the expected return of each of the categories, weighted based on the median of the target allocation for each class, noted in the table below. The target, allowable, and current allocation percentages of plan assets are as follows: Target Allocation 2016 Allowable- Allocation Range Percentage of Plan Assets At December 31 2016 2015 Equity securities 62.5 % 35-88% 48 % 51 % Fixed income securities 15.0 % 10-40% 25 % 20 % Cash and cash equivalents 2.5 % 2-20% 15 % 10 % Alternative investments 20.0 % 0-25% 12 % 19 % Total 100.0 % 100 % 100 % Community Defined Benefit Plan (Investment Strategy) The Community Defined Benefit Plan is administered by the Virginia Bankers Association ("VBA") and all investment polices are established by the Board of Directors of the VBA Benefits Corporation. The investment goal is to provide asset allocation models with varying degrees of investment return and risk consistent with each bank's funding objectives and participant demographics. The Board of Directors shall at least annually review the overall investment program, and each investment alternative, to ensure the current investment mix will achieve the goals of the Plan and participating banks. The performance goal for the investments of the Plan is to exceed the investment benchmarks over the most recent three and five year periods, while taking less risk than the market. Approved asset classes include equity securities, fixed income securities and cash equivalents. The Plan's investment portfolio contains a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap and international equities and intermediate and short-term bonds. Allocations to the equity and fixed income asset classes may vary within a range of + or - 5% of the noted target, as detailed in the table below. The minimum and maximum allocations for each sub-asset class within the equity and fixed classes are equity to 50% and 150% , respectively, of its long-term strategy target allocation. The expected long-term rate of return for the plan’s assets is based on the expected return of each of the categories, weighted based on the median of the target allocation for each class, noted in the table below. During 2016, the Plan's investment portfolio allocation was changed from 25% equity securities/75% fixed income securities to 40% equity securities/60% fixed income securities. The target, allowable, and current allocation percentages of plan assets are as follows: Target Allocation 2016 Allowable- Allocation Range Percentage of Plan Assets At December 31 2016 2015 Equity securities 40 % 29%-51% 41 % 25 % Fixed income securities 60 % 42%-81% 59 % 75 % 100 % 100 % 100 % Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan In addition, the Company and its subsidiary participate in the Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions ("The Pentegra DB Plan"), a tax-qualified defined benefit pension plan. The Pentegra DB Plan's Employer Identification Number is 13-5645888 and the Plan Number is 333. The Pentegra DB Plan operates as a multi-employer plan for accounting purposes and as a multiple-employer plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code. There are no collective bargaining agreements in place that require contributions to the Pentegra DB Plan. The Pentegra DB Plan is a single plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 413(c) and, as a result, all of the assets stand behind all of the liabilities. Accordingly, under the Pentegra DB Plan, contributions made by a participating employer may be used to provide benefits to participants of other participating employers. The funded status as of July 1, 2016 (the latest available valuation report) was 101.26% . It is the policy of the Company to fund the normal cost of the Pentegra DB Plan on an annual basis. Other than for normal plan expenses, no contributions were required for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 . The benefits of the Pentegra DB Plan were frozen prior to the acquisition of Classic Bancshares in 2005, and it is the intention of the Company to fund benefit amounts when assets of the plan are sufficient. Employment Contracts The Company has entered into employment contracts with certain of its current executive officers. The employment contracts provide for, among other things, the payment of termination compensation in the event an executive officer either voluntarily or involuntarily terminates his employment with the Company for other than “Just Cause.” The cost of these benefits was previously accrued for each executive and is included in Other Liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The liability was $2.0 million at both December 31, 2016 and 2015 and is fully vested, and therefore no charge to operations was incurred for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans Certain entities previously acquired by the Company had entered into individual deferred compensation and supplemental retirement agreements with certain current and former directors and officers. The Company has assumed the liabilities associated with these agreements, the cost of which is being accrued over the period of active service from the date of the respective agreement. The cost of such agreements approximated $0.3 million during 2016 and $0.2 million during 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. The liability for such agreements approximated $6.2 million and $6.5 million at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively and is included within Other Liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. To assist in funding the above liabilities, the acquired entities had insured the lives of certain current and former directors and officers. The Company is the current owner and beneficiary of insurance policies with a cash surrender value approximating $8.2 million and $8.0 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, which is included in Other Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS City National has granted loans to certain non-executive officers and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, and to their associates totaling $13.5 million at December 31, 2016 and $14.2 million at December 31, 2015 . The loans were made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with third-party lending arrangements. These relationships had unfunded commitments of $23.0 million and $17.8 million at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . During 2016 , total principal additions were $0.6 million and total principal reductions were $1.3 million .

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is a party to certain financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. The Company has entered into agreements with its customers to extend credit or provide conditional commitment to provide payment on drafts presented in accordance with the terms of the underlying credit documents. The Company also provides overdraft protection to certain demand deposit customers that represent an unfunded commitment. Overdraft protection commitments, which are included with other commitments below, are uncollateralized and are paid at the Company’s discretion. Conditional commitments generally include standby and commercial letters of credit. Standby letters of credit represent an obligation of the Company to a designated third party contingent upon the failure of a customer of the Company to perform under the terms of the underlying contract between the customer and the third party. Commercial letters of credit are issued specifically to facilitate trade or commerce. Under the terms of a commercial letter of credit, drafts will be drawn when the underlying transaction is consummated, as intended, between the customer and a third party. The funded portion of these financial instruments is reflected in the Company’s balance sheet, while the unfunded portion of these commitments is not reflected in the balance sheet. The table below presents a summary of the contractual obligations of the Company resulting from significant commitments (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Commitments to extend credit: Home equity lines $ 185,553 $ 183,017 Commercial real estate 98,883 84,672 Other commitments 203,103 177,491 Standby letters of credit 5,014 5,086 Commercial letters of credit 1,859 2,312 Loan commitments and standby and commercial letters of credit have credit risks essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company’s standard credit policies. Collateral is obtained based on management’s credit assessment of the customer. Management does not anticipate any material losses as a result of these commitments. In addition, the Company is engaged in various legal actions that it deems to be in the ordinary course of business. As these legal actions are resolved, the Company could realize positive and/or negative impact to its financial performance in the period in which these legal actions are ultimately decided. There can be no assurance that current actions will have immaterial results, either positive or negative, or that no material actions may be presented in the future.

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred Stock	PREFERRED STOCK The Company’s Board of Directors has the authority to issue preferred stock, and to the designation, preferences, rights, dividends and all other attributes of such preferred stock, without any vote or action by the shareholders. As of December 31, 2016 , no such shares were outstanding, nor were any expected to be issued.

Regulatory Requirements And Cap

Regulatory Requirements And Capital Ratios	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Regulatory Requirements And Capital Ratios	REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND CAPITAL RATIOS The principal source of income and cash for City Holding (the “Parent Company”) is dividends from City National. Dividends paid by City National to the Parent Company are subject to certain legal and regulatory limitations. Generally, any dividends in amounts that exceed the earnings retained by City National in the current year plus retained net profits for the preceding two years must be approved by regulatory authorities. Approval is also required if dividends declared would cause City National’s regulatory capital to fall below specified minimum levels. At December 31, 2016 , City National could pay dividends up to $57.5 million without prior regulatory permission. During 2016 , the Parent Company used cash obtained from the dividends received primarily to: (1) pay common dividends to shareholders, (2) remit interest payments on the Company’s junior subordinated debentures and (3) fund common stock repurchases for treasury. As of December 31, 2016 , the Parent Company reported a cash balance of approximately $ 26.5 million . Management believes that the Parent Company’s available cash balance, together with cash dividends from City National, is adequate to satisfy its funding and cash needs in 2017 . In July 2013, the Federal Reserve published the final rules that established a new comprehensive capital framework for banking organizations, commonly referred to as Basel III. These final rules substantially revised the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and depository institutions. The final rule became effective January 1, 2015 for smaller, non-complex banking organizations with full implementation by January 1, 2019. Regulatory guidelines require the Company to maintain a minimum common equity tier I ("CET 1") capital ratio of 5.125% and a total capital to risk-adjusted assets ratio of 8.625% , with at least one-half of capital consisting of tangible common stockholders’ equity and a minimum Tier I leverage ratio of 6.625% . Similarly, City National is also required to maintain minimum capital levels as set forth by various regulatory agencies. Under capital adequacy guidelines, City National is required to maintain minimum CET 1, total capital, Tier I capital, and leverage ratios of 5.125% , 8.625% , 6.625% , and 4.0% , respectively. To be classified as “well capitalized,” City National must maintain CET 1, total capital, Tier I capital, and leverage ratios of 6.5% , 10.0% , 8.0% , and 5.0% , respectively. When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules will require City Holding and City National to maintain (i) a minimum ratio of CET 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5% , plus a 2.5% "capital conservation buffer" (which is added to the 4.5% CET 1 ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of CET 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.0% upon full implementation), (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0% , plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5% upon full implementation), (iii) a minimum ratio of total capital (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0% , plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5% upon full implementation) and (iv) a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0% , calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets (as compared to a current minimum leverage ratio of 3.0% for banking organizations that either have the highest supervisory rating or have implemented the appropriate federal regulatory authority's risk-adjusted measure for market risk). The implementation of the capital conservation buffer began on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625% level and will be phased in over a four-year period (increasing by that amount on each subsequent January 1, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019). The Basel III Capital Rules also provide for a “countercyclical capital buffer” that is applicable to only certain covered institutions and does not have any current applicability to City Holding Company or City National Bank. The aforementioned capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of CET 1 capital to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer (or below the combined capital conservation buffer and countercyclical capital buffer, when the latter is applied) will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall. The Company’s regulatory capital ratios for both City Holding and City National are illustrated in the following tables (in thousands): December 31, 2016 Actual Minimum Required - Basel III Phase-In Schedule Minimum Required - Basel III Fully Phased-In (*) Required to be Considered Well Capitalized Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio CET 1 Capital City Holding Company $ 371,677 13.3 % $ 142,845 5.125 % $ 195,105 7.0 % $ 181,169 6.5 % City National Bank 310,912 11.2 % 141,860 5.125 % 193,761 7.0 % 179,921 6.5 % Tier 1 Capital City Holding Company 387,677 13.9 % 184,653 6.625 % 236,913 8.5 % 222,977 8.0 % City National Bank 318,872 11.5 % 183,381 6.625 % 235,281 8.5 % 221,441 8.0 % Total Capital City Holding Company 408,406 14.7 % 240,397 8.625 % 292,658 10.5 % 278,722 10.0 % City National Bank 338,675 12.2 % 238,741 8.625 % 290,641 10.5 % 276,801 10.0 % Tier 1 Leverage Ratio City Holding Company 387,677 10.1 % 153,864 4.000 % 153,864 4.0 % 192,330 5.0 % City National Bank 318,872 8.3 % 153,088 4.000 % 153,088 4.0 % 191,359 5.0 % (*) Represents the minimum required capital levels as of January 1, 2019 when Basel III Capital Rules have been fully phased in. December 31, 2015: Actual Minimum Required - Basel III Phase-In Schedule Minimum Required - Basel III Fully Phased-In (*) Required to be Considered Well Capitalized Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio CET 1 Capital City Holding Company $ 345,620 13.7 % $ 113,919 4.5 % $ 177,207 7.0 % $ 164,549 6.5 % City National Bank 264,812 10.5 % 113,209 4.5 % 176,103 7.0 % 163,524 6.5 % Tier 1 Capital City Holding Company 361,620 14.3 % 151,891 6.0 % 215,180 8.5 % 202,522 8.0 % City National Bank 288,752 11.5 % 150,945 6.0 % 213,839 8.5 % 201,260 8.0 % Total Capital City Holding Company 382,180 15.1 % 202,522 8.0 % 265,810 10.5 % 253,152 10.0 % City National Bank 308,804 12.3 % 201,260 8.0 % 264,154 10.5 % 251,575 10.0 % Tier 1 Leverage Ratio City Holding Company 361,620 10.2 % 142,521 4.0 % 142,521 4.0 % 178,151 5.0 % City National Bank 288,752 8.1 % 141,874 4.0 % 141,874 4.0 % 177,343 5.0 % (*) Represents the minimum required capital levels as of January 1, 2019 when Basel III Capital Rules have been fully phased in. As of December 31, 2016 , management believes that City Holding Company, and its banking subsidiary, City National, were “well capitalized.” City Holding is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal Reserve, while City National is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Regulatory agencies can initiate certain mandatory actions if either City Holding or City National fails to meet the minimum capital requirements, as shown above. As of December 31, 2016 , management believes that City Holding and City National meet all capital adequacy requirements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows: Level 1 : Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date. Level 2 : Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 : Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The Company bases fair value of assets and liabilities on quoted market prices, prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. If such information is not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and the Company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Furthermore, the reported fair value amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates, and therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amount presented herein. A more detailed description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. Financial Assets and Liabilities The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis. Securities Available for Sale . Securities available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inputs. The fair value of securities available for sale is determined by utilizing a market approach by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (other than forced or distressed transactions) that occur in sufficient volume or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. If such measurements are unavailable, the security is classified as Level 3. Significant judgment is required to make this determination. The Company utilizes a third party pricing service provider to value its Level 1 and Level 2 investment securities. Annually, the Company obtains an independent auditor’s report from its third party pricing service provider regarding its controls over investment securities. Although no control deficiencies were noted, the report did contain caveats and disclaimers regarding the pricing information, such as the Company should review fair values for reasonableness. On a quarterly basis, the Company selects a sample of its debt securities and reprices those securities with a third party that is independent of the primary pricing service provider to verify the reasonableness of the fair values. In addition, the Company selects a sample of securities and reviews the underlying support from the primary pricing service provider. The Company has determined that its pooled trust preferred securities are priced using Level 3 inputs in accordance with ASC Topic 820 and guidance issued by the SEC. The Company has determined that there are few observable transactions and market quotations available for pooled trust preferred securities and they are not reliable for purposes of determining fair value of trust preferred securities held at December 31, 2016 . Due to these circumstances, the Company has elected to utilize an income valuation approach produced by a third party pricing source. This third party model utilizes deferral and default probabilities for the underlying issuers, estimated prepayment rates and assumes no future recoveries of any defaults or deferrals. The Company then compares the values provided by the third party model with other external sources. At such time as there are observable transactions or quoted prices that are associated with an orderly and active market for pooled trust preferred securities, the Company will incorporate such market values in its estimate of fair values for these securities. Derivatives . Derivatives are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. The Company utilizes a market approach by obtaining dealer quotations to value its customer interest rate swaps. These quotes utilize the overnight indexed swap ("OIS") curve as a basis for discounting cash flows. The OIS curve is based on the Federal Funds rate. The Company’s derivatives are included within its Other Assets and Other Liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Derivative assets are typically secured through securities with financial counterparties or cross collateralization with a borrowing customer. Derivative liabilities are typically secured through the Company pledging securities to financial counterparties or, in the case of a borrowing customer, by the right of setoff. The Company considers such factors such as the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties, right of setoff, and remaining maturities in determining the appropriate fair value adjustments. All derivative counterparties approved by the Company's Asset and Liability Committee ("ALCO") are regularly reviewed, and appropriate business action is taken to adjust the exposure to certain counterparties, if necessary. Counterparty exposure is evaluated by netting positions that are subject to master netting agreements, as well as considering the amount of marketable collateral securing the position. This approach used to estimate impacted exposures to counterparties is also used by the Company to estimate its own credit risk in derivative liability positions. To date, no material losses have been incurred due to a counterparty's inability to pay any undercollateralized position. There was no significant change in the value of derivative assets and liabilities attributed to credit risk during the year ended December 31, 2016 . The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data for real estate collateral or Level 3 inputs for non-real estate collateral. The following table presents the Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value (in thousands): Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Gains (Losses) December 31, 2016 Recurring fair value measurements Financial Assets U.S. Government agencies $ 3 $ — $ 3 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 82,368 — 82,368 — Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 330,814 — 330,814 — Private label 942 — 942 — Trust preferred securities 6,662 — 4,127 2,535 Corporate securities 23,574 — 23,574 — Marketable equity securities 4,231 4,231 — — Investment funds 1,489 1,489 — — Derivative assets 15,463 — 15,463 — Financial Liabilities Derivative liabilities 15,483 — 15,483 — Nonrecurring fair value measurements Financial Assets Impaired loans $ 6,916 $ — $ — $ 6,916 $ (665 ) Non-Financial Assets Other real estate owned 4,588 — — 4,588 (665 ) Other assets 625 — — 625 (444 ) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Gains (Losses) December 31, 2015 Recurring fair value measurements Financial Assets U.S. Government agencies $ 5 $ — $ 5 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 50,697 — 50,697 — Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 288,197 — 288,197 — Private label 1,231 — 1,231 — Trust preferred securities 5,858 — 3,762 2,096 Corporate securities 18,693 — 18,693 — Marketable equity securities 3,273 3,273 — — Investment funds 1,512 1,512 — — Derivative assets 10,811 — 10,811 — Financial Liabilities Derivative liabilities 10,933 — 10,933 — Nonrecurring fair value measurements Financial Assets Impaired loans $ 8,482 $ — $ — $ 8,482 $ — Non-Financial Assets Other real estate owned 6,518 — — 6,518 (937 ) Other assets — — — — (1,449 ) The table below presents a reconcilement of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,096 $ 1,871 Impairment losses on investment securities (465 ) — Gains on sale of investment securities 3,978 — Included in other comprehensive income (3,074 ) 225 Dispositions — — Transfers into Level 3 — — Ending Balance $ 2,535 $ 2,096 The Company utilizes a third party model to compute the present value of expected cash flows which considers the structure and term of each of the five respective pooled trust preferred securities and the financial condition of the underlying issuers. Specifically, the third party model details interest rates, principal balances of note classes and underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation of the payments to the note classes. The current estimate of expected cash flows is based on the most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information including announcements of interest payment deferrals or defaults of underlying trust preferred securities. For issuing banks that have defaulted, management generally assumes no recovery. For issuing banks that have deferred its interest payments, management excludes the collateral balance associated with these banks and assumes no recoveries of such collateral balance in the future. The exclusion of such issuing banks in a current deferral position is based on such bank experiencing a certain level of financial difficulty that raises doubt about its ability to satisfy its contractual debt obligation, and accordingly, the Company excludes the associated collateral balance from its estimate of expected cash flows. Other assumptions used in the estimate of expected cash flows include expected future default rates and prepayments. Specifically, the model assumes annual prepayments of 1.0% with 100% at maturity and assumes 150 basis points of additional annual defaults from banks that are currently not in default or deferral. In addition, the model assumes no recoveries except for one trust preferred security which assumes that one of the banks currently deferring or in default will cure such positions. The table below presents a reconcilement of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), which solely relates to impaired loans that were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral (in thousands). The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans primarily relate to discounts applied to the customers’ reported amount of collateral. The amount of collateral discount depends upon the marketability of the underlying collateral. During December 31, 2016 and 2015 , collateral discounts ranged from 20% to 30% . During December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company had no Level 2 financial assets and liabilities that were measured on a nonrecurring basis. Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 8,482 $ 6,517 Loans classified as impaired during the period 2,832 2,349 Specific valuation allowance allocations (665 ) — 2,167 2,349 (Additional) reduction in specific valuation allowance allocations — 252 Paydowns, payoffs, other activity (3,733 ) (636 ) Ending balance $ 6,916 $ 8,482 Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities The Company has no non-financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include other real estate owned (“OREO”), which is measured at the lower of cost or fair value, and goodwill and other intangible assets, which are measured at fair value and evaluated at least annually for impairment. The table below presents OREO that was remeasured and reported at fair value based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning Balance $ 6,518 $ 8,179 OREO remeasured at initial recognition: Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement 3,151 3,732 Charge-offs recognized in the allowance for loan losses — — Fair value 3,151 3,732 OREO remeasured subsequent to initial recognition: Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement 1,228 3,937 Fair value 563 3,000 Write-downs included in other non-interest expense (665 ) (937 ) Disposals (4,416 ) (4,456 ) Ending Balance $ 4,588 $ 6,518 During the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Company recognized a $0.4 million impairment on a facility that formerly housed certain bank operations. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , the Company recognized a $1.4 million loss relating to a partnership investment. Based on the Company's annual assessment for impairment in the recorded value of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, no impairment was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 . ASC Topic 825 “Financial Instruments,” as amended, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including discount rate and estimate of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company. The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating fair value for financial instruments: Cash and cash equivalents : Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value. Securities : The fair value of securities are generally based on quoted market prices or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Other securities : It is not practicable to determine the fair value of the Company's other securities, which consist of FRB and FHLB stock, due to restrictions placed on its transferability. Net loans : The fair value of the loan portfolio is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the current interest rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers for the same remaining maturities. Loans were first segregated by type such as commercial, real estate and consumer, and were then further segmented into fixed, adjustable and variable rate categories. Expected future cash flows were projected based on contractual cash flows, adjusted for estimated prepayments. Accrued interest receivable : The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates fair value. Deposits : The fair values of demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest-bearing checking, regular savings, and other money market demand accounts) are, by definition, equal to their carrying values. The fair values of time deposits were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses. The discount rates used were based on rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities. The fair values of the time deposit liabilities do not take into consideration the value of the Company’s long-term relationships with depositors, which may have significant value. Short-term debt : Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and Federal Home Loan Bank advances represent borrowings with original maturities of less than 90 days. The carrying amount of borrowings under purchase agreements approximate their fair value. Long-term debt: The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements and market conditions of similar debt instruments. Commitments and letters of credit : The fair values of commitments are estimated based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. The amounts of fees currently charged on commitments and letters of credit are deemed insignificant, and therefore, the estimated fair values and carrying values have not been reflected in the following table. The following table represents the estimates of fair value of financial instruments (in thousands). This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization. For financial liabilities such as noninterest-bearing demand, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products having no stated maturity. Carrying Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 88,139 $ 88,139 $ 88,139 $ — $ — Securities available-for-sale 450,083 450,083 5,720 441,828 2,535 Securities held-to-maturity 75,169 76,445 — 76,445 — Other securities 14,352 14,352 — 14,352 — Net loans 3,026,496 3,014,425 — — 3,014,425 Accrued interest receivable 8,408 8,408 8,408 — — Derivative assets 15,463 15,463 — 15,463 — Liabilities: Deposits 3,231,653 3,232,970 2,190,234 1,042,736 — Short-term debt 248,305 248,305 — 248,305 — Long-term debt 16,495 16,455 — 16,455 — Derivative liabilities 15,483 15,483 — 15,483 — December 31, 2015 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 70,113 $ 70,113 $ 70,113 $ — $ — Securities available-for-sale 369,466 369,466 4,785 362,585 2,096 Securities held-to-maturity 88,937 90,810 — 90,810 — Other securities 12,915 12,915 — 12,915 — Net loans 2,843,283 2,843,973 — — 2,843,973 Accrued interest receivable 7,432 7,432 7,432 — — Derivative assets 10,811 10,811 — 10,811 — Liabilities: Deposits 3,083,975 3,085,908 2,066,419 1,019,489 — Short-term debt 154,869 154,872 — 154,872 — Long-term debt 16,495 16,457 — 16,457 — Derivative liabilities 10,933 10,933 — 10,933 —

City Holding Company (Parent Co

City Holding Company (Parent Company Only) Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
City Holding Company (Parent Company Only) Financial Information	CITY HOLDING COMPANY (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION Condensed Balance Sheets The following table presents the condensed balance sheets of City Holding Company, parent company only (in thousands): December 31 2016 2015 Assets Cash $ 26,520 $ 46,672 Securities available-for-sale 4,231 3,273 Investment in subsidiaries 430,769 388,201 Deferred tax assets, net 1,459 1,569 Fixed assets 7 8 Other assets 2,584 3,290 Total Assets $ 465,570 $ 443,013 Liabilities Junior subordinated debentures $ 16,495 $ 16,495 Dividends payable 6,459 6,376 Accrued interest payable 36 30 Other liabilities 142 840 Total Liabilities 23,132 23,741 Total Shareholders’ Equity 442,438 419,272 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 465,570 $ 443,013 Junior subordinated debentures represent the Parent Company’s amounts owed to City Holding Capital Trust III. On December 19, 2016, the Company announced that it had filed a prospectus supplement to its existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3 for the sale of its common stock having an aggregate value of up to $55 million through an “at-the-market” equity offering program. During the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Company sold 107,662 common shares at a weighted average price of $66.21 , net of broker fees. Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income The following table presents the condensed statements of comprehensive income of City Holding Company, parent company only (in thousands): Year Ended December 31 2016 2015 2014 Income Dividends from subsidiaries $ 8,600 $ 48,950 $ 46,050 Investment securities gains — — 1,130 Other income 320 22 65 8,920 48,972 47,245 Expenses Interest expense 683 618 605 Other expenses 1,957 1,170 849 2,640 1,788 1,454 Income Before Income Tax Benefit and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries 6,280 47,184 45,791 Income tax benefit (1,096 ) (795 ) (231 ) Income Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries 7,376 47,979 46,022 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 44,752 6,118 6,940 Net Income $ 52,128 $ 54,097 $ 52,962 Total Comprehensive Income $ 48,948 $ 54,424 $ 53,793 Condensed Statements of Cash Flows The following table presents the condensed statements of cash flows of City Holding Company, parent company only (in thousands): Year Ended December 31 2016 2015 2014 Operating Activities Net income $ 52,128 $ 54,097 $ 52,962 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Realized investment securities gains — — (1,130 ) Amortization and accretion (5 ) — — Stock based compensation 2,018 3 199 Depreciation 1 1 1 Asset write down 444 — — Change in other assets 262 13,338 (16,110 ) Change in other liabilities (2,531 ) 314 2,146 Equity in undistributed net income (44,752 ) (6,118 ) (6,940 ) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 7,565 61,635 31,128 Investing Activities Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities — — 2,334 Return of capital — — 2,500 Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities — — 4,834 Financing Activities Dividends paid (25,718 ) (25,304 ) (24,487 ) Issuance of common stock 6,864 — — Purchases of treasury stock (10,018 ) (7,055 ) (27,957 ) Exercise of stock options 1,155 2,979 580 Exercise of warrants — 1,896 — Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (27,717 ) (27,484 ) (51,864 ) (Decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (20,152 ) 34,151 (15,902 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 46,672 12,521 28,423 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $ 26,520 $ 46,672 $ 12,521

Summarized Quarterly Financial

Summarized Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Summarized Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	SUMMARIZED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) A summary of selected quarterly financial information is presented below (in thousands, except for per share data): First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2016 Interest income $ 32,289 $ 32,932 $ 33,046 $ 33,884 Taxable equivalent adjustment 192 195 224 258 Interest income (FTE) 32,481 33,127 33,270 34,142 Interest expense 3,169 3,264 3,268 3,504 Net interest income 29,312 29,863 30,002 30,638 Provision for loan losses 539 1,122 1,432 1,301 Investment securities gains — 845 2,668 — Non-interest income 13,127 13,736 14,079 14,371 Non-interest expense 24,140 24,283 25,284 22,456 Income before income tax expense 17,760 19,039 20,033 21,252 Income tax expense 5,866 6,303 6,577 6,338 Taxable equivalent adjustment (192 ) (195 ) (224 ) (258 ) Net income available to common shareholders $ 11,702 $ 12,541 $ 13,232 $ 14,656 Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 11,571 $ 12,391 $ 13,075 $ 14,479 Basic earnings per common share $ 0.78 $ 0.83 $ 0.88 $ 0.97 Diluted earnings per common share 0.78 0.83 0.88 0.97 Average common shares outstanding: Basic 14,916 14,889 14,899 14,894 Diluted 14,927 14,902 14,909 14,914 2015 Interest income $ 32,364 $ 31,720 $ 30,768 $ 32,222 Taxable equivalent adjustment 142 144 147 179 Interest income (FTE) 32,506 31,864 30,915 32,401 Interest expense 2,973 2,937 2,910 3,010 Net interest income 29,533 28,927 28,005 29,391 Provision for loan losses 888 2,836 451 2,813 Investment securities gains 14 2,116 — — Non-interest income 24,007 13,289 13,706 14,074 Non-interest expense 23,165 23,244 25,377 21,165 Income before income tax expense 29,501 18,252 15,883 19,487 Income tax expense 11,367 6,125 5,129 5,793 Taxable equivalent adjustment (142 ) (144 ) (147 ) (179 ) Net income available to common shareholders $ 17,992 $ 11,983 $ 10,607 $ 13,515 Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 17,783 $ 11,849 $ 10,487 $ 13,362 Basic earnings per common share $ 1.18 $ 0.78 $ 0.69 $ 0.88 Diluted earnings per common share 1.17 0.78 0.69 0.88 Average common shares outstanding: Basic 15,067 15,104 15,178 15,158 Diluted 15,149 15,127 15,198 15,175

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data): For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income available to common shareholders $ 52,128 $ 54,097 $ 52,962 Less: earnings allocated to participating securities $ (623 ) $ (613 ) $ (562 ) Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 51,505 $ 53,484 $ 52,400 Distributed earnings allocated to common shares outstanding $ 25,710 $ 25,212 $ 23,984 Undistributed earnings allocated to common shares outstanding 25,795 28,272 28,416 Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 51,505 $ 53,484 $ 52,400 Average shares outstanding, basic 14,900 15,123 15,403 Effect of dilutive securities 13 48 85 Average shares outstanding, diluted 14,913 15,171 15,488 Basic earnings per share $ 3.46 $ 3.54 $ 3.40 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.45 $ 3.53 $ 3.38 Options to purchase approximately 2,000 shares and 13,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares and therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , there were no anti-dilutive options outstanding.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss is presented in the tables below (in thousands). All amounts are shown net of tax, which is calculated using a combined Federal and state income tax rate approximating 37% . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Defined Benefit Securities Pension Plans Available-for-Sale Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (5,349 ) $ 1,190 $ (4,159 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 590 1,081 1,671 Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss — (1,344 ) (1,344 ) 590 (263 ) 327 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (4,759 ) $ 927 $ (3,832 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 99 (1,063 ) (964 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss — (2,216 ) (2,216 ) 99 (3,279 ) (3,180 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (4,660 ) $ (2,352 ) $ (7,012 ) Amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Loss Affected line item December 31, in the Statements 2016 2015 2014 of Income Securities available-for-sale: Net securities gains reclassified into earnings $ (3,513 ) $ (2,130 ) $ (1,156 ) Gains on sale of investment securities Related income tax expense 1,297 786 427 Income tax expense Net effect on accumulated other comprehensive (loss) $ (2,216 ) $ (1,344 ) $ (729 )

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Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies: The accounting and reporting policies of City Holding Company and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) conform with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and require management to make estimates and develop assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and related footnotes. Actual results could differ from management’s estimates. The following is a summary of the more significant policies.
Principles Of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of City Holding Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. The Company determines whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity by first evaluating whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles. Voting interest entities are entities in which the total equity investment at risk is sufficient to enable the entity to finance itself independently and provides the equity holders with the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and the right to make decisions about the entity’s activities. The Company consolidates voting interest entities in which it has all, or at least a majority of, the voting interest. As defined in applicable accounting standards, variable interest entities (VIEs) are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when an enterprise has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, City Holding Capital Trust III, is a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the accounts of this entity are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on shareholders’ equity or net income for any period.
Cash and Due from Banks	Cash and Due from Banks: The Company considers cash, due from banks, and interest-bearing deposits in depository institutions as cash and cash equivalents. City National is required to maintain an average reserve balance with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to compensate for services provided by the Federal Reserve and to meet statutory required reserves for demand deposits.
Securities	Securities: Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. If management has the intent and the Company has the ability at the time of purchase to hold debt securities to maturity, they are classified as investment securities held-to-maturity and are stated at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Debt securities which the Company may not hold to maturity are classified as investment securities available-for-sale along with the Company’s investment in equity securities. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in comprehensive income. Securities classified as available-for-sale include securities that management intends to use as part of its asset/liability management strategy and that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk, and other factors. The Company utilizes a third party pricing service provider to value its investment portfolio. Annually, the Company obtains an independent auditor’s report from its third party pricing service provider regarding its controls over valuation of investment securities. Although an unqualified opinion regarding the design and operating effectiveness of controls was issued, the report did contain caveats and disclaimers regarding the pricing information, such as the Company should review market values for reasonableness. On a quarterly basis, the Company selects a sample of its debt securities and reprices those securities with a third party that is independent of the primary pricing service provider to verify the reasonableness of the fair values. Also, on a quarterly basis, the Company performs a review of investment securities to determine if any unrealized losses are other than temporarily impaired. Management considers the following, among other things, in its determination of the nature of the unrealized losses, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; (ii) the financial condition, capital strength, and near–term ( 12 months) prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer such as changes in technology that may impair the earnings potential of the investment or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential; (iii) the historical volatility in the market value of the investment and/or the liquidity or illiquidity of the investment; (iv) adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area; or (v) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The Company continues to actively monitor the market value of these investments along with the financial strength of the issuers behind these securities, as well as its entire investment portfolio. Based on the market information available, the Company believes that (i) the declines in fair value are temporary, driven by fluctuations in the interest rate environment and not due to the credit worthiness of the issuers, (ii) the Company does not have the intent to sell any of the securities classified as available for sale, and (iii) it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell any such securities before recovery of cost. The Company cannot guarantee that such securities will recover and if additional information becomes available in the future to suggest that the losses are other than temporary, the Company may need to record impairment charges in the future. The specific identification method is used to determine the cost basis of securities sold. Certain investment securities that do not have readily determinable fair values and for which the Company does not exercise significant influence are carried at cost and classified as other investment securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These cost-method investments are reviewed for impairment at least annually or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Loans	Loans: Loans, excluding previously securitized loans, which are discussed separately below, are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income. Portfolio loans include those for which management has the intent and City has the ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. The foreseeable future is based upon management’s judgment of current business strategies and market conditions, the type of loan, asset/liability management, and liquidity. Interest income on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding, using methods that generally result in level rates of return. Loan origination fees, and certain direct costs, are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to the yield over the term of the loan. The accrual of interest income generally is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest for all loan types. However, any loan may be placed on non-accrual if the Company receives information that indicates that it is probable a borrower will be unable to meet the contractual terms of their respective loan agreement. Other indicators considered for placing a loan on non-accrual status include the borrower’s involvement in bankruptcies, foreclosures, repossessions, litigation and any other situation resulting in doubt as to whether full collection of contractual principal and interest is attainable. When interest accruals are discontinued, unpaid interest recognized in income in the current year is reversed, and interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable value of collateral exceeds the principal balance and related accrued interest, and the loan is in process of collection. Generally for all loan classes, interest income during the period the loan is non-performing is recorded on a cash basis after recovery of principal is reasonably assured. Cash payments received on nonperforming loans are typically applied directly against the outstanding principal balance until the loan is fully repaid. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. Generally, all loan types are considered past due when the contractual terms of a loan are not met and the borrower is 30 days or more past due on a payment. Furthermore, residential and home equity loans are generally subject to charge-off when the loan becomes 120 days past due, depending on the estimated fair value of the collateral less cost to dispose, versus the outstanding loan balance. Commercial loans are generally charged off when the loan becomes 120 days past due and consumer loans are generally charged off when the loan becomes 120 days past due.
Loan and Leases Receivable, Acquired Loans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Acquired Loans: In determining the estimated fair value of the acquired loans, management considered several factors, such as estimated future credit losses, estimated prepayments, remaining lives of the acquired loans, estimated value of the underlying collateral and the present value of the cash flows expected to be received. For smaller loans not specifically reviewed, management grouped the loans into their respective homogeneous loan pool and applied a loss estimate accordingly. Acquired loans are accounted for using one of the two following accounting standards: (1) ASC Topic 310-20 is used to value loans that do not have evidence of credit quality deterioration. For these loans, the difference between the fair value of the loan and the amortized cost of the loan is amortized or accreted into income using the interest method. (2) ASC Topic 310-30 is used to value loans that have evidence of credit quality deterioration. For these loans, the expected cash flows that exceed the fair value of the loan represent the accretable yield, which is recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the expected cash flow periods of the loans. The non-accretable difference represents the difference between the contractually required principal and interest payments and the cash flows expected to be collected based upon management’s estimation. Subsequent decreases in the expected cash flows will require the Company to evaluate the need for additions to the Company’s allowance for loan losses. Subsequent increases in the expected cash flows will result in a reversal of the provision for loan losses to the extent of prior charges with a corresponding adjustment to the accretable yield, which will result in the recognition of additional interest income over the remaining lives of the loans.
Allowance for Loan Losses	Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that represents management’s best estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio. Management’s determination of the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses is based upon an evaluation of individual credits in the loan portfolio, historical loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This determination is inherently subjective, as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. These evaluations are conducted at least quarterly and more frequently if deemed necessary. The allowance for loan losses related to loans considered to be impaired is generally evaluated based on the discounted cash flows using the impaired loans' initial effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans. Loan losses are charged against the allowance and recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance. A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance after considering factors noted above, among others. In evaluating the appropriateness of its allowance for loan losses, the Company stratifies the loan portfolio into six major groupings, including commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential real estate, home equity, and others. Historical loss experience, as adjusted, is applied to the then outstanding balance of loans in each classification to estimate probable losses inherent in each segment of the portfolio. Historical loss experience is adjusted using a systematic weighted probability of potential risk factors that could result in actual losses deviating from prior loss experience. Risk factors considered by the Company in completing this analysis include: (1) unemployment and economic trends in the Company’s markets, (2) concentrations of credit, if any, among any industries, (3) trends in loan growth, loan mix, delinquencies, losses or credit impairment, (4) adherence to lending policies and others. Each risk factor is designated as low, moderate/increasing, or high based on the Company’s assessment of the risk to loss associated with each factor. Each risk factor is then weighted to consider probability of occurrence. Additionally, all commercial loans within the portfolio are subject to internal risk grading. Risk grades are generally assigned by the primary lending officer and are periodically evaluated by the Company’s internal loan review process. Based on an individual loan’s risk grade, estimated loss percentages are applied to the outstanding balance of the loan to determine the amount of probable loss.
Premises and Equipment	Premises and Equipment: Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the lesser of the term of the respective lease or the estimated useful life of the respective asset. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while improvements that extend the useful life of premises and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the asset.
Other Real Estate Owned	Other Real Estate Owned: Other real estate owned (“OREO”) is comprised principally of commercial and residential real estate properties obtained in partial or total satisfaction of loan obligations. OREO acquired in settlement of indebtedness is included in Other Assets at the lower of estimated fair value of the asset, less estimated selling costs or the carrying amount of the loan. Changes to the value subsequent to transfer are recorded in non-interest expense, along with direct operating expenses. Gains or losses not previously recognized from sales of OREO are recognized in non-interest expense on the date of the sale.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized. Intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance, but can be separately distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Intangible assets with determinable useful lives, such as core deposits, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company performs an annual review for impairment in the recorded value of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. Goodwill is tested for impairment between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that more than likely reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. An indefinite-lived intangible asset is tested for impairment between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change indicating that the asset might be impaired.
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase	Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold plus accrued interest. Securities sold primarily consists of U.S. government, federal agency, and municipal securities pledged as collateral under these financing arrangements and cannot be repledged or sold, unless replaced by the secured party.
Insurance Commissions	Insurance Commissions: Commission revenue was recognized as of the effective date of the insurance policy or the date the customer was billed, whichever was later. The Company also received contingent commissions from insurance companies as additional incentive for achieving specified premium volume goals and/or the loss experience of the insurance placed by the Company. The Company maintained a reserve for commission adjustments based on estimated policy cancellations.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company enters into derivative transactions principally to protect against the risk of adverse price or interest rate movements on the value of certain assets and liabilities and on future cash flows. All derivative instruments are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company has derivative instruments not included in hedge relationships. These derivatives consist of interest rate swaps used for interest rate management purposes and derivatives executed with commercial banking customers to facilitate their interest rate management strategies. The change in the fair value of these derivative instruments is reflected in the statements of income. As of December 31, 2016 , the Company also has a derivative instrument that is included in hedge relationships. This derivative consists of an interest rate swap used for interest rate management purposes on commercial real estate loans. The change in the fair value of these derivative instruments and net swap settlements are reflected in the statements as non-interest expense. The Company also has an interest rate swap for the purpose of hedging changes in LIBOR related to commercial real estate loans. Hedge ineffectiveness is assessed quarterly and any ineffectiveness is recorded as non-interest expense.
Trust Assets	Trust Assets: Assets held in a fiduciary or agency capacity for customers are not included in the accompanying financial statements since such items are not assets of the Company.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes: The consolidated provision for income taxes is based upon reported income and expense. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. The Company files a consolidated income tax return. The respective subsidiaries generally provide for income taxes on a separate return basis and remit amounts determined to be currently payable to the Parent Company. The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examinations and challenges from federal and state taxing authorities regarding positions taken in returns. Uncertain tax positions are initially recognized in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination. These positions are initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authority and assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts by the taxing authority. The Company invests in certain limited partnerships that operate qualified low-income housing tax credit developments. These investments are considered variable interest entities for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. The tax credits are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a reduction in income tax expense. The unamortized amount of the investments is recorded within Other Assets within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation: Compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees is based upon the fair value of the award at the date of grant. The fair value of stock options is estimated utilizing a Black Scholes pricing model, while the fair value of restricted stock awards is based upon the stock price at the date of grant. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period for options and the respective period for stock awards.
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share	Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share: Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding, excluding participating securities. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding, excluding participating securities, increased by the number of shares of common stock which would be issued assuming the exercise of stock options and other common stock equivalents.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)." This standard clarified the principles for recognizing revenue and developed a common revenue standard. The core principle of the standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identifying the contractor contracts with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. This ASU will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company's revenue is comprised of net interest income on financial assets and financial liabilities, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of ASU 2014-09, and non-interest income. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of ASU 2014-09 on the components of non-interest income, but does not believe it will have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. The Company anticipates adopting this standard with a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings (the modified retrospective approach), if such adjustment is deemed to be material. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Consolidation (Topic 810) - Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis." ASU 2015-02 eliminates the deferral of FAS 167 and makes changes to both the variable interest model and the voting model. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, "Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement." ASU 2015-05 provides guidance to clarify the customer’s accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-05 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)." ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The ASU also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-07 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments." The amendments in ASU 2015-16 require that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The effect on earnings of the adjustments as a result of the change to the provisional amounts will be calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The amount that would've been recorded in the previous reporting periods will be presented separately on the face of the income statement or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. This ASU became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-16 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." This standard requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-17 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." This standard makes several modifications to Subtopic 825-10 including the elimination of the available-for-sale classification of equity investments, and requires equity investments with readily determinable fair values to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-01 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This standard requires organizations to recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing requirements for leases that were historically classified as operating leases under previous generally accepted accounting principals. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2019. Management is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share Based Accounting.” This standard makes several modifications to the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” This standard was issued to clarify Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) related to: (i) identifying performance obligations; and (ii) the licensing implementation guidance. The effective date is the same as the effective date of ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," as discussed above. ASU 2016-10 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." This standard replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The amendments in this update require a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The new current expected credit losses model (CECL) will apply to the allowance for loan losses, available-for-sale and held to maturity debt securities, purchased financial assets with credit deterioration and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2020. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU No. 2016-13 on the Company's financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." This amendment addresses existing diversity in practice regarding how certain receipts and payments are presented in the statement of cash flows. Issues addressed in this amendment include debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle and their classifications in the statement of cash flows. This ASU will become effective for the Company for interim and annual periods on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-15 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory." This amendment improves the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. Issues addressed in this amendment include the recognition of income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. This ASU will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-16 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, "Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This amendment provides clarification for multiple aspects of Update 2014-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share Based Accounting” including the scope of guarantee fees, impairment testing of contract costs and the accrual of advertising costs. This ASU will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-20 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business." This amendment clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. This ASU will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU No. 2017-01 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
Statements of Cash Flows	Statements of Cash Flows: Cash paid for interest, including interest paid on long-term debt and trust preferred securities, was $13.1 million , $11.8 million , and $12.1 million in 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively. During 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Company paid $16.3 million , $26.3 million , and $23.0 million , respectively, for income taxes. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, the Company transferred certain securities from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity. The non-cash transfers of securities into the held-to-maturity categories from available-for-sale were made at fair value on the date of the transfer. The securities had an aggregate fair value of $83.4 million on the date of transfer.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquired Loans At Acquisition	The following table presents information regarding the noncredit-impaired loans acquired (in thousands): Outstanding balance $ 119,242 Less: fair value adjustment (1,763 ) Fair value of acquired noncredit-impaired loans $ 117,479

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Aggregate Carrying And Approximate Market Values Of Available-For-Sale Securities	December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Securities available-for-sale: U.S. Treasuries and U.S. government agencies $ 3 $ — $ — $ 3 $ 5 $ — $ — $ 5 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 83,248 594 1,474 82,368 49,725 979 7 50,697 Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. government agencies 335,867 1,507 6,560 330,814 287,933 2,285 2,021 288,197 Private label 941 1 — 942 1,222 9 — 1,231 Trust preferred securities 6,052 1,164 554 6,662 6,550 463 1,155 5,858 Corporate securities 23,925 127 478 23,574 18,793 221 321 18,693 Total Debt Securities 450,036 3,393 9,066 444,363 364,228 3,957 3,504 364,681 Marketable equity securities 2,136 2,095 — 4,231 2,131 1,142 — 3,273 Investment funds 1,525 — 36 1,489 1,525 — 13 1,512 Total Securities Available-for-Sale $ 453,697 $ 5,488 $ 9,102 $ 450,083 $ 367,884 $ 5,099 $ 3,517 $ 369,466
Aggregate Carrying And Approximate Market Values Of Held-To-Maturity Securities	December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Securities held-to-maturity U.S. government agencies $ 71,169 $ 1,346 $ 70 $ 72,445 $ 84,937 $ 1,949 $ 76 $ 86,810 Trust preferred securities 4,000 — — 4,000 4,000 — — 4,000 Total Securities Held-to-Maturity $ 75,169 $ 1,346 $ 70 $ 76,445 $ 88,937 $ 1,949 $ 76 $ 90,810 Other investment securities: Non-marketable equity securities $ 14,352 $ — $ — $ 14,352 $ 12,915 $ — $ — $ 12,915 Total Other Investment Securities $ 14,352 $ — $ — $ 14,352 $ 12,915 $ — $ — $ 12,915
Gross Unrealized Losses And Fair Value Of Investments	The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): December 31, 2016 Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Greater Total Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Securities available-for-sale: Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 35,108 $ 1,474 $ — $ — $ 35,108 $ 1,474 Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 225,530 6,099 8,527 461 234,057 6,560 Trust preferred securities — — 4,971 554 4,971 554 Corporate securities 14,306 478 — — 14,306 478 Investment funds 1,500 36 — — 1,500 36 Total $ 276,444 $ 8,087 $ 13,498 $ 1,015 $ 289,942 $ 9,102 December 31, 2015 Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Greater Total Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Loss Securities available-for-sale: Obligations of states and political subdivisions $ 2,406 $ 5 $ 128 $ 2 $ 2,534 $ 7 Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 129,612 688 34,044 1,333 163,656 2,021 Trust preferred securities — — 4,769 1,155 4,769 1,155 Corporate securities 10,856 174 2,231 147 13,087 321 Investment funds — — 1,488 13 1,488 13 Total $ 142,874 $ 867 $ 42,660 $ 2,650 $ 185,534 $ 3,517
Amortized Cost And Estimated Fair Value Of Debt Securities By Contractual Maturity	The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2016 , by contractual maturity, are shown in the following table (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. Mortgage-backed securities have been allocated to their respective maturity groupings based on their contractual maturity. Cost Estimated Fair Value Securities Available-for-Sale Due in one year or less $ 2,287 $ 2,211 Due after one year through five years 25,632 17,632 Due after five years through ten years 64,842 71,162 Due after ten years 357,275 353,358 $ 450,036 $ 444,363 Securities Held-to-Maturity Due in one year or less $ — $ — Due after one year through five years — — Due after five years through ten years — — Due after ten years 75,169 76,445 $ 75,169 $ 76,445
Gross Gains And Losses Realized	Gross gains and gross losses realized by the Company from investment security transactions are summarized in the table below (in thousands): For the year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Gross realized gains $ 3,978 $ 2,142 $ 1,256 Gross realized losses (465 ) (12 ) (100 ) Investment security gains (losses) $ 3,513 $ 2,130 $ 1,156

Loans (Tables)

Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Loans Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Summary Of Major Classifications For Loans	The following summarizes the Company’s major classifications for loans (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Residential real estate $ 1,451,462 $ 1,383,133 Home equity 141,965 147,036 Commercial and industrial 185,667 165,340 Commercial real estate 1,229,516 1,127,581 Consumer 32,545 36,083 DDA overdrafts 5,071 3,361 Gross loans 3,046,226 2,862,534 Allowance for loan losses (19,730 ) (19,251 ) Net loans $ 3,026,496 $ 2,843,283
Loans Acquired	The following table details the loans acquired in conjunction with the Virginia Savings, Community and AFB acquisitions (in thousands). These loans were originally underwritten by the acquiree in accordance with the acquiree's underwriting guidelines. As loans come up for renewal, extension, etc., the loans are underwritten in accordance withe the Company's underwriting guidelines and are thus not reflected in the table below. Virginia Savings Community AFB Total December 31, 2016 Outstanding loan balance $ 23,714 $ 149,488 $ 85,120 $ 258,322 Credit-impaired loans: Carrying value 1,700 8,857 — 10,557 Contractual principal and interest 1,895 11,157 — 13,052 December 31, 2015 Outstanding loan balance $ 28,914 $ 181,545 $ 112,862 $ 323,321 Credit-impaired loans: Carrying value 1,707 12,899 — 14,606 Contractual principal and interest 1,965 16,362 — 18,327
Activity For The Accretable Yield And Carrying Amount Of Loans	Changes in the accretable yield and the carrying amount of the purchased credit-impaired loans is as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Accretable Yield Carrying Amount of Loans Accretable Yield Carrying Amount of Loans Balance at the beginning of the period $ 6,640 $ 14,606 $ 10,334 $ 17,329 Accretion (1,061 ) 1,061 (2,665 ) 2,665 Reclassifications to/from accretable from/to non-accretable difference, net (145 ) — 1,103 — Payments received, net — (4,376 ) — (3,369 ) Disposals (425 ) (734 ) (2,132 ) (2,019 ) Balance at the end of period $ 5,009 $ 10,557 $ 6,640 $ 14,606 Increases in expected cash flow subsequent to the acquisition are recognized first as a reduction of any previous impairment, then prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the loans or pools over its remaining life, while decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment through a provision for loan loss and an increase in the allowance for purchased credit-impaired loans.

Allowance For Loan Losses (Tabl

Allowance For Loan Losses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule Of Allowance For Loan Loss By Portfolio Segment	The following summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan loss, by portfolio segment (in thousands). The allocation of a portion of the allowance in one portfolio segment does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other portfolio segments. The following also presents the balance in the allowance for loan loss disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment measurement method and the related recorded investment in loans, by portfolio segment (in thousands). Commercial and industrial Commercial real estate Residential real estate Home equity Consumer DDA overdrafts Total December 31, 2016 Allowance for loan loss Beginning balance $ 3,271 $ 6,985 $ 6,778 $ 1,463 $ 97 $ 657 $ 19,251 Charge-offs (148 ) (1,676 ) (1,734 ) (390 ) (126 ) (1,412 ) (5,486 ) Recoveries 14 487 187 — 118 764 1,570 Provision 1,069 614 1,449 344 (7 ) 763 4,232 Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality — 163 — — — — 163 Ending balance $ 4,206 $ 6,573 $ 6,680 $ 1,417 $ 82 $ 772 $ 19,730 December 31, 2015 Allowance for loan loss Beginning balance $ 1,582 $ 8,845 $ 7,208 $ 1,495 $ 85 $ 859 $ 20,074 Charge-offs (5,768 ) (580 ) (1,144 ) (312 ) (210 ) (1,414 ) (9,428 ) Recoveries 74 366 199 — 186 792 1,617 Provision 7,383 (2,199 ) 515 280 36 420 6,435 Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality — 553 — — — — 553 Ending balance $ 3,271 $ 6,985 $ 6,778 $ 1,463 $ 97 $ 657 $ 19,251 As of December 31, 2016 Allowance for loan loss Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ — $ 665 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 665 Collectively 4,200 5,788 6,589 1,417 82 772 18,848 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 6 120 91 — — — 217 Total $ 4,206 $ 6,573 $ 6,680 $ 1,417 $ 82 $ 772 $ 19,730 Loans Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ 1,611 $ 5,970 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 7,581 Collectively 183,741 1,216,050 1,448,830 141,965 32,545 5,071 3,028,202 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 315 7,496 2,632 — — — 10,443 Total $ 185,667 $ 1,229,516 $ 1,451,462 $ 141,965 $ 32,545 $ 5,071 $ 3,046,226 As of December 31, 2015 Allowance for loan loss Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Collectively 3,267 6,173 6,765 1,463 97 657 18,422 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 4 812 13 — — — 829 Total $ 3,271 $ 6,985 $ 6,778 $ 1,463 $ 97 $ 657 $ 19,251 Loans Evaluated for impairment: Individually $ 2,349 $ 6,133 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 8,482 Collectively 162,662 1,109,327 1,381,064 147,036 35,997 3,361 2,839,447 Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 329 12,121 2,069 — 86 — 14,605 Total $ 165,340 $ 1,127,581 $ 1,383,133 $ 147,036 $ 36,083 $ 3,361 $ 2,862,534
Schedule Of Credit Quality Indicators	The following table presents the Company's commercial loans by credit quality indicators, by class (in thousands): Commercial and industrial Commercial real estate Total December 31, 2016 Pass $ 176,823 $ 1,178,288 $ 1,355,111 Special mention 2,427 16,031 18,458 Substandard 6,417 35,197 41,614 Doubtful — — — Total $ 185,667 $ 1,229,516 $ 1,415,183 December 31, 2015 Pass $ 156,664 $ 1,070,506 $ 1,227,170 Special mention 4,099 20,942 25,041 Substandard 4,539 36,133 40,672 Doubtful 38 — 38 Total $ 165,340 $ 1,127,581 $ 1,292,921 The following table presents the Company's non-commercial loans by payment performance, by class (in thousands): Performing Non-Performing Total December 31, 2016 Residential real estate $ 1,451,389 $ 73 $ 1,451,462 Home equity 141,934 31 141,965 Consumer 32,545 — 32,545 DDA overdrafts 5,071 — 5,071 Total $ 1,630,939 $ 104 $ 1,631,043 December 31, 2015 Residential real estate $ 1,379,797 $ 3,336 $ 1,383,133 Home equity 147,013 23 147,036 Consumer 36,049 34 36,083 DDA overdrafts 3,361 — 3,361 Total $ 1,566,220 $ 3,393 $ 1,569,613
Schedule Of Aging Analysis Of Accruing And Non-Accruing Loans	The following presents an aging analysis of the Company’s accruing and non-accruing loans, by class (in thousands). The purchased credit-impaired loan column represents the purchased credit-impaired loans that the Company acquired that are contractually past due, but are still performing in accordance with the Company's initial expectations. December 31, 2016 Accruing Current 30-59 days 60-89 days Over 90 days Purchased-Credit Impaired Non-accrual Total Residential real estate $ 1,441,086 $ 5,364 $ 637 $ 73 $ — $ 4,302 $ 1,451,462 Home equity 141,192 423 219 31 — 100 141,965 Commercial and industrial 183,615 94 — — — 1,958 185,667 Commercial real estate 1,221,344 553 — 278 — 7,341 1,229,516 Consumer 32,506 38 1 — — — 32,545 DDA overdrafts 4,472 595 4 — — — 5,071 Total $ 3,024,215 $ 7,067 $ 861 $ 382 $ — $ 13,701 $ 3,046,226 December 31, 2015 Accruing Current 30-59 days 60-89 days Over 90 days Purchased-Credit Impaired Non-accrual Total Residential real estate $ 1,373,604 $ 5,261 $ 932 $ 418 $ — $ 2,918 $ 1,383,133 Home equity 146,493 318 65 24 — 136 147,036 Commercial and industrial 162,435 141 — 19 — 2,745 165,340 Commercial real estate 1,114,953 762 211 — 506 11,149 1,127,581 Consumer 35,886 154 9 34 — — 36,083 DDA overdrafts 3,048 310 3 — — — 3,361 Total $ 2,836,419 $ 6,946 $ 1,220 $ 495 $ 506 $ 16,948 $ 2,862,534
Schedule Of Impaired Loans	The following presents the Company’s impaired loans, by class (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Unpaid Unpaid Recorded Principal Related Recorded Principal Related Investment Balance Allowance Investment Balance Allowance With no related allowance recorded: Commercial and industrial $ 1,611 $ 3,775 $ — $ 2,349 $ 7,547 $ — Commercial real estate 3,138 4,963 — 6,133 9,502 — Total $ 4,749 $ 8,738 $ — $ 8,482 $ 17,049 $ — With an allowance recorded Commercial and industrial $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Commercial real estate 2,832 2,832 665 — — — Total $ 2,832 $ 2,832 $ 665 $ — $ — $ — The following table presents information related to the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on the Company’s impaired loans, by class (in thousands): For the year ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Average Interest Average Interest Recorded Income Recorded Income Investment Recognized Investment Recognized With no related allowance recorded: Commercial and industrial 2,099 — 2,913 — Commercial real estate 4,039 14 5,606 4 Total $ 6,138 $ 14 $ 8,519 $ 4 With an allowance recorded Commercial and industrial — — — — Commercial real estate 1,419 24 1,012 — Total $ 1,419 $ 24 $ 1,012 $ — If the Company's non-accrual and impaired loans had been current in accordance with their original terms, approximately $0.4 million , $0.8 million and $0.5 million of interest income would have been recognized during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. There were no commitments to provide additional funds on non-accrual, impaired or other potential problem loans at December 31, 2016 .
Schedule Of Troubled Debt Restructurings	The following tables set forth the Company’s TDRs (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Non- Non- Accruing Accruing Total Accruing Accruing Total Commercial and industrial $ 42 $ — $ 42 $ 58 $ — $ 58 Commercial real estate 5,525 — 5,525 1,746 — 1,746 Residential real estate 20,424 391 20,815 17,796 191 17,987 Home equity 3,105 30 3,135 2,659 34 2,693 Consumer — — — — — — $ 29,096 $ 421 $ 29,517 $ 22,259 $ 225 $ 22,484 New TDRs New TDRs For the year ended For the year ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Pre Post Pre Post Modification Modification Modification Modification Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Number of Recorded Recorded Number of Recorded Recorded Contracts Investment Investment Contracts Investment Investment Commercial and industrial — $ — $ — — $ — $ — Commercial real estate 2 5,021 4,366 — — — Residential real estate 37 3,812 3,812 38 2,969 2,969 Home equity 9 221 221 13 361 361 Consumer — — — — — — 48 $ 9,054 $ 8,399 51 $ 3,330 $ 3,330

Premises And Equipment (Tables)

Premises And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary Of Premises And Equipment	A summary of premises and equipment and related accumulated depreciation is summarized as follows (in thousands): Estimated Useful Life 2016 2015 Land $ 31,546 $ 31,496 Buildings and improvements 10 to 30 yrs. 88,698 87,875 Equipment 3 to 7 yrs. 40,157 39,159 160,401 158,530 Less: accumulated depreciation (85,236 ) (81,259 ) $ 75,165 $ 77,271

Goodwill And Other Intangible39

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table presents a roll forward of the Company's goodwill activity (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 76,256 $ 71,401 Goodwill reduction in conjunction with sale of CityInsurance — (3,020 ) Goodwill acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB — 7,875 Adjustments to goodwill acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB (60 ) — Ending balance $ 76,196 $ 76,256
Schedule Of Core Deposit Intangibles	The Company believes that the customer relationships with the deposits acquired have an intangible value. In connection with acquisitions, the Company recorded a core deposit intangible, which represented the value that the acquiree had with their deposit customers. The fair value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered the type of deposit, estimated deposit retention, the cost of the deposit base and an alternate cost of funds. The following tables present the details of the Company's core deposit intangibles (in thousands): 2016 2015 Gross carrying amount $ 9,802 $ 9,802 Accumulated amortization (6,863 ) (6,266 ) $ 2,939 $ 3,536 Beginning balance $ 3,536 $ 2,797 Core deposit intangible acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB — 1,415 Amortization expense (597 ) (676 ) Ending balance $ 2,939 $ 3,536
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Core Deposits	The estimated amortization expense for core deposit intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 545 2018 496 2019 454 2020 416 2021 382 Thereafter 646 $ 2,939

Scheduled Maturities Of Time 40

Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits	Scheduled maturities of the Company's time deposits outstanding at December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 484,946 2018 265,660 2019 185,882 2020 85,766 2021 18,722 Over five years 443 $ 1,041,419
Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits Of $100,000 Or More	Scheduled maturities of Company's time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 are summarized as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Within one year $ 50,261 $ 35,160 Over one through two years 24,140 16,491 Over two through three years 16,437 19,032 Over three through four years 13,370 10,907 Over four through five years 588 4,709 Over five years — — $ 104,796 $ 86,299

Short-Term Debt (Tables)

Short-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Summary Of Short-Term Borrowings	A summary of the Company's short-term borrowings are as follows (dollars in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Balance at end of year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 184,205 $ 141,869 $ 134,931 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 64,100 13,000 — Avg. outstanding during the year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 157,215 $ 143,847 $ 133,769 Federal Funds purchased — 193 — Federal Home Loan Bank advances 18,850 1,159 — Max. outstanding at any month end: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 184,205 $ 166,507 $ 151,637 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 88,600 13,000 — Weighted-average interest rate: During the year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 0.22 % 0.22 % 0.26 % Federal Funds purchased — 0.64 % — Federal Home Loan Bank advances 0.66 % 0.53 % — End of the year: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 0.19 % 0.20 % 0.26 % Federal Home Loan Bank advances 0.77 % 0.51 % —

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	The components of the Company's long-term debt are summarized below (dollars in thousands): 2016 2015 Junior subordinated debentures owed to City Holding Capital Trust III, due 2038, interest at a rate of 4.35% and 4.01%, respectively $ 16,495 $ 16,495

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments	The following table summarizes the notional and fair value of these derivative instruments (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Non-hedging interest rate derivatives: Customer counterparties: Loan interest rate swap - assets $ 234,806 $ 7,352 $ 372,995 $ 10,811 Loan interest rate swap - liabilities 207,201 8,111 — — Non-hedging interest rate derivatives: Financial institution counterparties: Loan interest rate swap - assets 207,201 8,111 — — Loan interest rate swap - liabilities 241,995 7,360 380,995 10,872 Derivatives designated as hedges of fair value: Financial institution counterparties: Loan interest rate swap - liabilities 4,626 12 5,475 61
Change In Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments	The following table summarizes the change in fair value of these derivative instruments (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Change in Fair Value Non-Hedging Interest Rate Derivatives: Other income - derivative assets $ 3,904 $ 1,030 $ 6,811 Other income - derivative liabilities (3,904 ) (1,030 ) (6,811 ) Other expense - derivative liabilities (52 ) (61 ) — Change in Fair Value Hedging Interest Rate Derivatives: Hedged item - derivative asset $ (36 ) 25 — Other income (expense) - derivative liability with financial institution counterparties 13 (12 ) —
Offsetting Assets	Information about financial instruments that are eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 is presented in the following tables (in thousands): Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Total of Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Netting Including Gross Net Amounts Adjustment Applicable Amounts of Assets per Netting Gross Offset in the presented in Applicable Agreement Amounts of Statement of the Statement Master Fair Value and Fair Recognized Financial of Financial Netting of Financial Value of Description Assets Position Position Arrangements Collateral Collateral Net Amount (a) (b) (c)=(a)-(b) (d) (c)-(d) Non-hedging derivative assets: Interest rate swap agreements - customer counterparties $ 7,352 $ — $ 7,352 $ — $ 7,352 $ 7,352 $ — Interest rate swap agreements - financial institution counterparties 8,111 — 8,111 — — — 8,111
Offsetting Liabilities	Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Total of Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Netting Including Gross Net Amounts Adjustment Applicable Amounts of Liabilities per Netting Gross Offset in the presented in Applicable Agreement Amounts of Statement of the Statement Master Fair Value and Fair Recognized Financial of Financial Netting of Financial Value of Description Liabilities Position Position Arrangements Collateral Collateral Net Amount (a) (b) (c)=(a)-(b) (d) (c)-(d)* Non-hedging derivative liabilities: Interest rate swap agreements - customer counterparties $ 7,360 $ — $ 7,360 $ — $ 29,812 $ 29,812 $ — Interest rate swap agreements -financial institution counterparties $ 8,111 $ — $ 8,111 $ — $ 8,111 $ 8,111 $ — Hedging derivative liabilities: Interest rate swap agreements $ 12 $ — $ 12 $ — $ 23 $ 23 $ — * For instances where the fair value of financial collateral meets or exceeds the amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Position, a value of zero is displayed to represent full collateralization.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Previously securitized loans $ 3,950 $ 4,337 Allowance for loan losses 7,303 7,412 Deferred compensation payable 4,099 4,058 Underfunded pension liability 2,739 2,792 Accrued expenses 1,721 1,789 Impaired assets 834 797 Impaired securities losses 3,791 6,719 Unrealized securities losses 1,338 — Intangible assets 1,312 2,194 Other 4,716 3,964 Total Deferred Tax Assets 31,803 34,062 Unrealized securities gains — 585 Other 3,760 3,503 Total Deferred Tax Liabilities 3,760 4,088 Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 28,043 $ 29,974
Summary Of Income Tax Expense	Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Current: Federal $ 20,100 $ 20,830 $ 20,629 State 1,166 957 (943 ) Total current tax expense 21,266 21,787 19,686 Total deferred tax expense 3,817 6,627 4,585 Income tax expense $ 25,083 $ 28,414 $ 24,271
Reconciliation Of The Significant Differences Between The Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate	A reconciliation of the significant differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate is as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Computed federal taxes at statutory rate $ 27,025 $ 28,879 $ 27,031 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 888 887 (482 ) Tax effects of: Tax-exempt interest income (708 ) (498 ) (500 ) Bank-owned life insurance (1,164 ) (1,181 ) (1,074 ) Other items, net (958 ) 327 (704 ) Income tax expense $ 25,083 $ 28,414 $ 24,271
Reconciliation Of The Unrecognized Tax Benefits Rollforward	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,164 $ 2,398 Additions for current year tax positions 339 299 Additions for prior year tax positions — 377 Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitation (852 ) (910 ) Ending balance $ 1,651 $ 2,164

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Summary Of Stock Option Activity	A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information is presented below: 2016 2015 2014 Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Outstanding at January 1 95,015 $ 38.38 167,554 $ 36.74 173,601 $ 35.26 Granted 24,348 43.73 12,961 46.41 13,953 44.43 Exercised (32,750 ) 35.28 (81,500 ) 36.63 (20,000 ) 29.19 Forfeited — — (4,000 ) 31.66 — — Outstanding at December 31 86,613 $ 41.08 95,015 $ 38.38 167,554 $ 36.74 Exercisable at end of year 3,000 $ 29.45 19,750 $ 34.54 89,750 $ 36.73 Nonvested at beginning of year 75,265 39.38 77,804 36.76 96,769 33.10 Granted during the year 24,348 43.73 12,961 46.41 13,953 44.43 Vested during the year (16,000 ) 35.09 (15,500 ) 32.09 (32,918 ) 29.25 Forfeited during the year — — — — — — Nonvested at end of year 83,613 $ 41.47 75,265 $ 39.38 77,804 $ 36.76 Information regarding stock option exercises and stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options is provided in the following table (in millions): For the year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Proceeds from stock option exercises $ 1.2 $ 3.0 $ 0.6 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised 0.6 0.9 0.3 Stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.2 Income tax benefit recognized related to stock-based compensation 0.1 0.1 0.1 At period-end: 2016 Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 0.4 Weighted average period in which the above amount is expected to be recognized 2.4 years
Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable	Additional information regarding the Company's stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016 , is provided in the following table: Ranges of Exercise Prices No. of Options Outstanding Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) No. of Options Currently Exercisable Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months) Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) $ 25.00 - 29.99 1,250 $ 28.15 2.2 $ 49 1,250 $ 28.15 2.2 $ 49 30.00 - 34.99 1,750 30.38 1.9 65 1,750 30.38 1.9 65 35.00 - 39.99 32,351 36.51 5.7 1,006 — — — — 40.00 - 44.99 38,301 43.99 8.5 904 — — — — 45.00 - 50.00 12,961 46.61 8.2 272 — — — — 86,613 $ 2,296 3,000 $ 114
Weighted Average Assumptions Estimate The Fair Value Of Options Granted	The following weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted by the Company: 2016 2015 2014 Risk-free interest rate 1.43 % 1.95 % 2.42 % Expected dividend yield 3.86 % 3.50 % 3.60 % Volatility factor 30.76 % 45.40 % 48.75 % Expected life of option 7.0 years 7.0 years 8.0 years
Restricted Shares Activity And Related Information	A summary of the Company’s restricted shares activity and related information is presented below: 2016 2015 2014 Restricted Awards Average Market Price at Grant Restricted Awards Average Market Price at Grant Restricted Awards Average Market Price at Grant Outstanding at January 1 172,921 163,431 142,469 Granted 30,601 $ 46.39 26,840 $ 46.45 27,162 $ 39.72 Forfeited/Vested (22,900 ) (17,350 ) (6,200 ) Outstanding at December 31 180,622 172,921 163,431
Summary Of Activity Within The Defined Benefit Plan	The following table summarizes activity within the Company's Defined Benefit Plans (dollars in thousands): Pension Benefits 2016 2015 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value at beginning of measurement period $ 17,435 $ 14,667 Actual gain (loss) on plan assets 669 (231 ) Contributions — 4,399 Benefits paid (987 ) (1,400 ) Fair value at end of measurement period 17,117 17,435 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of measurement period (19,700 ) (21,390 ) Interest cost (820 ) (813 ) Actuarial (loss) gain (263 ) 334 Assumption changes 54 769 Benefits paid 987 1,400 Benefit obligation at end of measurement period (19,742 ) (19,700 ) Funded status $ (2,625 ) $ (2,265 ) Weighted-average assumptions for benefit obligation: Discount rate 4.01 % 4.26 % Expected long-term rate of return 5.83 % 5.75 % Weighted-average assumptions for net periodic pension cost: Discount rate 4.26 % 3.93 % Expected long-term rate of return 5.75 % 6.92 %
Net Periodic Pension Cost Of The Defined Benefit Plan	The following table presents the components of the net periodic pension cost of the Company's Defined Benefit Plans (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Components of net periodic benefit: Interest cost $ 820 $ 813 $ 836 Expected return on plan assets (1,154 ) (937 ) (1,032 ) Net amortization and deferral 849 960 696 Net Periodic Pension Cost $ 515 $ 836 $ 500
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Amounts related to the Company's Defined Benefit Pension Plans recognized as a component of other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 2014 Net actuarial gain (loss) $ 157 $ 935 $ (3,915 ) Deferred tax (expense) benefit (58 ) (345 ) 1,445 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ 99 $ 590 $ (2,470 ) Amounts recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (in thousands): 2016 2015 Net actuarial loss $ 7,399 $ 7,551 Deferred tax benefit (2,739 ) (2,792 ) Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ 4,660 $ 4,759
Summary Of Expected Benefit Payments	The following table summarizes the expected benefits to be paid in each of the next five years and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands): Plan Year Ending December 31, Expected Benefits to be Paid 2017 $ 1,134 2018 1,243 2019 1,094 2020 1,079 2021 1,114 2022 through 2026 5,697
Summary Of Assets Segregated By Level Of Valuation Inputs Within The Fair Value Hierarchy	The major categories of assets in the Company’s Defined Benefit Plans as of year-end are presented in the following table (in thousands). Assets are segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy established by ASC Topic 820 utilized to measure fair value (See Note Nineteen ). Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,101 $ 2,101 $ — $ — Mutual funds/Investment funds 6,063 5,797 266 — Common stocks 4,284 3,103 1,181 — Mortgage-backed securities 514 — 514 — U.S. Treasuries 971 — 971 — Corporate bonds 1,597 — 1,597 — Alternative investments** 1,587 972 — — Total $ 17,117 $ 11,973 $ 4,529 $ — ** Includes an investment of $615 that has not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy, as permitted by ASU No. 2015-07. 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,441 $ 1,441 $ — $ — Mutual funds/Investment funds 5,617 5,473 144 — Common stocks 5,082 3,880 1,202 — Mortgage-backed securities 288 — 288 — U.S. Treasuries 1,313 — 1,313 — Corporate bonds 1,043 — 1,043 — Alternative investments 2,651 607 1,371 673 Total $ 17,435 $ 11,401 $ 5,361 $ 673
Horizon Defined Benefit Plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The target, allowable, and current allocation percentages of plan assets are as follows: Target Allocation 2016 Allowable- Allocation Range Percentage of Plan Assets At December 31 2016 2015 Equity securities 62.5 % 35-88% 48 % 51 % Fixed income securities 15.0 % 10-40% 25 % 20 % Cash and cash equivalents 2.5 % 2-20% 15 % 10 % Alternative investments 20.0 % 0-25% 12 % 19 % Total 100.0 % 100 % 100 %
Community Defined Benefit Plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The target, allowable, and current allocation percentages of plan assets are as follows: Target Allocation 2016 Allowable- Allocation Range Percentage of Plan Assets At December 31 2016 2015 Equity securities 40 % 29%-51% 41 % 25 % Fixed income securities 60 % 42%-81% 59 % 75 % 100 % 100 % 100 %

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Contractual Obligations From Significant Commitments	The table below presents a summary of the contractual obligations of the Company resulting from significant commitments (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Commitments to extend credit: Home equity lines $ 185,553 $ 183,017 Commercial real estate 98,883 84,672 Other commitments 203,103 177,491 Standby letters of credit 5,014 5,086 Commercial letters of credit 1,859 2,312

Regulatory Requirements And C47

Regulatory Requirements And Capital Ratios (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]
Schedule Of Capital Amounts And Ratios	December 31, 2016 Actual Minimum Required - Basel III Phase-In Schedule Minimum Required - Basel III Fully Phased-In (*) Required to be Considered Well Capitalized Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio CET 1 Capital City Holding Company $ 371,677 13.3 % $ 142,845 5.125 % $ 195,105 7.0 % $ 181,169 6.5 % City National Bank 310,912 11.2 % 141,860 5.125 % 193,761 7.0 % 179,921 6.5 % Tier 1 Capital City Holding Company 387,677 13.9 % 184,653 6.625 % 236,913 8.5 % 222,977 8.0 % City National Bank 318,872 11.5 % 183,381 6.625 % 235,281 8.5 % 221,441 8.0 % Total Capital City Holding Company 408,406 14.7 % 240,397 8.625 % 292,658 10.5 % 278,722 10.0 % City National Bank 338,675 12.2 % 238,741 8.625 % 290,641 10.5 % 276,801 10.0 % Tier 1 Leverage Ratio City Holding Company 387,677 10.1 % 153,864 4.000 % 153,864 4.0 % 192,330 5.0 % City National Bank 318,872 8.3 % 153,088 4.000 % 153,088 4.0 % 191,359 5.0 % (*) Represents the minimum required capital levels as of January 1, 2019 when Basel III Capital Rules have been fully phased in. December 31, 2015: Actual Minimum Required - Basel III Phase-In Schedule Minimum Required - Basel III Fully Phased-In (*) Required to be Considered Well Capitalized Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio Capital Amount Ratio CET 1 Capital City Holding Company $ 345,620 13.7 % $ 113,919 4.5 % $ 177,207 7.0 % $ 164,549 6.5 % City National Bank 264,812 10.5 % 113,209 4.5 % 176,103 7.0 % 163,524 6.5 % Tier 1 Capital City Holding Company 361,620 14.3 % 151,891 6.0 % 215,180 8.5 % 202,522 8.0 % City National Bank 288,752 11.5 % 150,945 6.0 % 213,839 8.5 % 201,260 8.0 % Total Capital City Holding Company 382,180 15.1 % 202,522 8.0 % 265,810 10.5 % 253,152 10.0 % City National Bank 308,804 12.3 % 201,260 8.0 % 264,154 10.5 % 251,575 10.0 % Tier 1 Leverage Ratio City Holding Company 361,620 10.2 % 142,521 4.0 % 142,521 4.0 % 178,151 5.0 % City National Bank 288,752 8.1 % 141,874 4.0 % 141,874 4.0 % 177,343 5.0 % (*) Represents the minimum required capital levels as of January 1, 2019 when Basel III Capital Rules have been fully phased in.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis	The following table presents the Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value (in thousands): Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Gains (Losses) December 31, 2016 Recurring fair value measurements Financial Assets U.S. Government agencies $ 3 $ — $ 3 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 82,368 — 82,368 — Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 330,814 — 330,814 — Private label 942 — 942 — Trust preferred securities 6,662 — 4,127 2,535 Corporate securities 23,574 — 23,574 — Marketable equity securities 4,231 4,231 — — Investment funds 1,489 1,489 — — Derivative assets 15,463 — 15,463 — Financial Liabilities Derivative liabilities 15,483 — 15,483 — Nonrecurring fair value measurements Financial Assets Impaired loans $ 6,916 $ — $ — $ 6,916 $ (665 ) Non-Financial Assets Other real estate owned 4,588 — — 4,588 (665 ) Other assets 625 — — 625 (444 ) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Gains (Losses) December 31, 2015 Recurring fair value measurements Financial Assets U.S. Government agencies $ 5 $ — $ 5 $ — Obligations of states and political subdivisions 50,697 — 50,697 — Mortgage-backed securities: U.S. Government agencies 288,197 — 288,197 — Private label 1,231 — 1,231 — Trust preferred securities 5,858 — 3,762 2,096 Corporate securities 18,693 — 18,693 — Marketable equity securities 3,273 3,273 — — Investment funds 1,512 1,512 — — Derivative assets 10,811 — 10,811 — Financial Liabilities Derivative liabilities 10,933 — 10,933 — Nonrecurring fair value measurements Financial Assets Impaired loans $ 8,482 $ — $ — $ 8,482 $ — Non-Financial Assets Other real estate owned 6,518 — — 6,518 (937 ) Other assets — — — — (1,449 )
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Investment Securities Available For Sale Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Level 3 Assets	The table below presents a reconcilement of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,096 $ 1,871 Impairment losses on investment securities (465 ) — Gains on sale of investment securities 3,978 — Included in other comprehensive income (3,074 ) 225 Dispositions — — Transfers into Level 3 — — Ending Balance $ 2,535 $ 2,096
Schedule Of Level 3 Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	The table below presents a reconcilement of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), which solely relates to impaired loans that were remeasured and reported at fair value through a specific valuation allowance allocation of the allowance for loan losses based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral (in thousands). The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans primarily relate to discounts applied to the customers’ reported amount of collateral. The amount of collateral discount depends upon the marketability of the underlying collateral. During December 31, 2016 and 2015 , collateral discounts ranged from 20% to 30% . During December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company had no Level 2 financial assets and liabilities that were measured on a nonrecurring basis. Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 8,482 $ 6,517 Loans classified as impaired during the period 2,832 2,349 Specific valuation allowance allocations (665 ) — 2,167 2,349 (Additional) reduction in specific valuation allowance allocations — 252 Paydowns, payoffs, other activity (3,733 ) (636 ) Ending balance $ 6,916 $ 8,482
Schedule Of OREO Measured And Reported At Fair Value	The table below presents OREO that was remeasured and reported at fair value based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands): 2016 2015 Beginning Balance $ 6,518 $ 8,179 OREO remeasured at initial recognition: Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement 3,151 3,732 Charge-offs recognized in the allowance for loan losses — — Fair value 3,151 3,732 OREO remeasured subsequent to initial recognition: Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement 1,228 3,937 Fair value 563 3,000 Write-downs included in other non-interest expense (665 ) (937 ) Disposals (4,416 ) (4,456 ) Ending Balance $ 4,588 $ 6,518
Schedule Of Estimates Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	The following table represents the estimates of fair value of financial instruments (in thousands). This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization. For financial liabilities such as noninterest-bearing demand, interest-bearing demand and savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products having no stated maturity. Carrying Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 88,139 $ 88,139 $ 88,139 $ — $ — Securities available-for-sale 450,083 450,083 5,720 441,828 2,535 Securities held-to-maturity 75,169 76,445 — 76,445 — Other securities 14,352 14,352 — 14,352 — Net loans 3,026,496 3,014,425 — — 3,014,425 Accrued interest receivable 8,408 8,408 8,408 — — Derivative assets 15,463 15,463 — 15,463 — Liabilities: Deposits 3,231,653 3,232,970 2,190,234 1,042,736 — Short-term debt 248,305 248,305 — 248,305 — Long-term debt 16,495 16,455 — 16,455 — Derivative liabilities 15,483 15,483 — 15,483 — December 31, 2015 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 70,113 $ 70,113 $ 70,113 $ — $ — Securities available-for-sale 369,466 369,466 4,785 362,585 2,096 Securities held-to-maturity 88,937 90,810 — 90,810 — Other securities 12,915 12,915 — 12,915 — Net loans 2,843,283 2,843,973 — — 2,843,973 Accrued interest receivable 7,432 7,432 7,432 — — Derivative assets 10,811 10,811 — 10,811 — Liabilities: Deposits 3,083,975 3,085,908 2,066,419 1,019,489 — Short-term debt 154,869 154,872 — 154,872 — Long-term debt 16,495 16,457 — 16,457 — Derivative liabilities 10,933 10,933 — 10,933 —

City Holding Company (Parent 49

City Holding Company (Parent Company Only) Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheets	The following table presents the condensed balance sheets of City Holding Company, parent company only (in thousands): December 31 2016 2015 Assets Cash $ 26,520 $ 46,672 Securities available-for-sale 4,231 3,273 Investment in subsidiaries 430,769 388,201 Deferred tax assets, net 1,459 1,569 Fixed assets 7 8 Other assets 2,584 3,290 Total Assets $ 465,570 $ 443,013 Liabilities Junior subordinated debentures $ 16,495 $ 16,495 Dividends payable 6,459 6,376 Accrued interest payable 36 30 Other liabilities 142 840 Total Liabilities 23,132 23,741 Total Shareholders’ Equity 442,438 419,272 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 465,570 $ 443,013
Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive Income	The following table presents the condensed statements of comprehensive income of City Holding Company, parent company only (in thousands): Year Ended December 31 2016 2015 2014 Income Dividends from subsidiaries $ 8,600 $ 48,950 $ 46,050 Investment securities gains — — 1,130 Other income 320 22 65 8,920 48,972 47,245 Expenses Interest expense 683 618 605 Other expenses 1,957 1,170 849 2,640 1,788 1,454 Income Before Income Tax Benefit and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries 6,280 47,184 45,791 Income tax benefit (1,096 ) (795 ) (231 ) Income Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries 7,376 47,979 46,022 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 44,752 6,118 6,940 Net Income $ 52,128 $ 54,097 $ 52,962 Total Comprehensive Income $ 48,948 $ 54,424 $ 53,793
Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows	The following table presents the condensed statements of cash flows of City Holding Company, parent company only (in thousands): Year Ended December 31 2016 2015 2014 Operating Activities Net income $ 52,128 $ 54,097 $ 52,962 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Realized investment securities gains — — (1,130 ) Amortization and accretion (5 ) — — Stock based compensation 2,018 3 199 Depreciation 1 1 1 Asset write down 444 — — Change in other assets 262 13,338 (16,110 ) Change in other liabilities (2,531 ) 314 2,146 Equity in undistributed net income (44,752 ) (6,118 ) (6,940 ) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 7,565 61,635 31,128 Investing Activities Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities — — 2,334 Return of capital — — 2,500 Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities — — 4,834 Financing Activities Dividends paid (25,718 ) (25,304 ) (24,487 ) Issuance of common stock 6,864 — — Purchases of treasury stock (10,018 ) (7,055 ) (27,957 ) Exercise of stock options 1,155 2,979 580 Exercise of warrants — 1,896 — Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (27,717 ) (27,484 ) (51,864 ) (Decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (20,152 ) 34,151 (15,902 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 46,672 12,521 28,423 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $ 26,520 $ 46,672 $ 12,521

Summarized Quarterly Financia50

Summarized Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Selected Quarterly Financial Information	A summary of selected quarterly financial information is presented below (in thousands, except for per share data): First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2016 Interest income $ 32,289 $ 32,932 $ 33,046 $ 33,884 Taxable equivalent adjustment 192 195 224 258 Interest income (FTE) 32,481 33,127 33,270 34,142 Interest expense 3,169 3,264 3,268 3,504 Net interest income 29,312 29,863 30,002 30,638 Provision for loan losses 539 1,122 1,432 1,301 Investment securities gains — 845 2,668 — Non-interest income 13,127 13,736 14,079 14,371 Non-interest expense 24,140 24,283 25,284 22,456 Income before income tax expense 17,760 19,039 20,033 21,252 Income tax expense 5,866 6,303 6,577 6,338 Taxable equivalent adjustment (192 ) (195 ) (224 ) (258 ) Net income available to common shareholders $ 11,702 $ 12,541 $ 13,232 $ 14,656 Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 11,571 $ 12,391 $ 13,075 $ 14,479 Basic earnings per common share $ 0.78 $ 0.83 $ 0.88 $ 0.97 Diluted earnings per common share 0.78 0.83 0.88 0.97 Average common shares outstanding: Basic 14,916 14,889 14,899 14,894 Diluted 14,927 14,902 14,909 14,914 2015 Interest income $ 32,364 $ 31,720 $ 30,768 $ 32,222 Taxable equivalent adjustment 142 144 147 179 Interest income (FTE) 32,506 31,864 30,915 32,401 Interest expense 2,973 2,937 2,910 3,010 Net interest income 29,533 28,927 28,005 29,391 Provision for loan losses 888 2,836 451 2,813 Investment securities gains 14 2,116 — — Non-interest income 24,007 13,289 13,706 14,074 Non-interest expense 23,165 23,244 25,377 21,165 Income before income tax expense 29,501 18,252 15,883 19,487 Income tax expense 11,367 6,125 5,129 5,793 Taxable equivalent adjustment (142 ) (144 ) (147 ) (179 ) Net income available to common shareholders $ 17,992 $ 11,983 $ 10,607 $ 13,515 Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 17,783 $ 11,849 $ 10,487 $ 13,362 Basic earnings per common share $ 1.18 $ 0.78 $ 0.69 $ 0.88 Diluted earnings per common share 1.17 0.78 0.69 0.88 Average common shares outstanding: Basic 15,067 15,104 15,178 15,158 Diluted 15,149 15,127 15,198 15,175

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data): For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income available to common shareholders $ 52,128 $ 54,097 $ 52,962 Less: earnings allocated to participating securities $ (623 ) $ (613 ) $ (562 ) Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 51,505 $ 53,484 $ 52,400 Distributed earnings allocated to common shares outstanding $ 25,710 $ 25,212 $ 23,984 Undistributed earnings allocated to common shares outstanding 25,795 28,272 28,416 Net earnings allocated to common shareholders $ 51,505 $ 53,484 $ 52,400 Average shares outstanding, basic 14,900 15,123 15,403 Effect of dilutive securities 13 48 85 Average shares outstanding, diluted 14,913 15,171 15,488 Basic earnings per share $ 3.46 $ 3.54 $ 3.40 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.45 $ 3.53 $ 3.38

Accumulated Other Comprehensi52

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss is presented in the tables below (in thousands). All amounts are shown net of tax, which is calculated using a combined Federal and state income tax rate approximating 37% . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Defined Benefit Securities Pension Plans Available-for-Sale Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (5,349 ) $ 1,190 $ (4,159 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 590 1,081 1,671 Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss — (1,344 ) (1,344 ) 590 (263 ) 327 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (4,759 ) $ 927 $ (3,832 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 99 (1,063 ) (964 ) Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss — (2,216 ) (2,216 ) 99 (3,279 ) (3,180 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (4,660 ) $ (2,352 ) $ (7,012 )
Schedule of Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Loss Affected line item December 31, in the Statements 2016 2015 2014 of Income Securities available-for-sale: Net securities gains reclassified into earnings $ (3,513 ) $ (2,130 ) $ (1,156 ) Gains on sale of investment securities Related income tax expense 1,297 786 427 Income tax expense Net effect on accumulated other comprehensive (loss) $ (2,216 ) $ (1,344 ) $ (729 )

Summary Of Significant Accoun53

Summary Of Significant Accounting And Reporting Policies (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)branch	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Past Due Threshold in Days	30 days
Gain on divestiture of business, net of tax	$ 5.8
Other real estate, foreclosed assets, and repossessed assets	$ 4.6	$ 6.5
Amount of tax benefit that is greater than	50.00%
Investments in affordable housing limited partnerships	$ 0.3	0.5
Cash paid for interest	13.1	11.8	$ 12.1
Income taxes paid	$ 16.3	$ 26.3	$ 23
Held-to-maturity securities, transferred security, at carrying value				$ 83.4
City National
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Number of offices | branch	85
Residential real estate
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Threshold period past due for write-off of financing receivable	120 days
Commercial Industrial Loans And Commercial Real Estate
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Threshold period past due for write-off of financing receivable	120 days
Consumer Loan
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Threshold period past due for write-off of financing receivable	120 days

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 06, 2015USD ($)store	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross		$ 160,401	$ 158,530
Deposits		3,231,653	3,083,975
Goodwill, acquired during period		76,196	76,256	$ 71,401
Merger-related costs		$ 0	$ 598	$ 0
AFB
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of branches acquired | store	3
Business combination, premium on non-time deposits ($s)	$ 5,200
Business combination, premium on loans ($s)	$ 1,200
Business combination, premium on non-time deposits (%)	5.50%
Business combination, average days for premium calculation	20
Business combination, premium on loans (%)	1.00%
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 4,000
Carry value of loans at acquisition date	119,242
Deposits	145,000
Premium on time deposits	100
Premium on time deposits amortization period		3 years
Core deposit intangible	1,400
Amortization time period for core deposit intangible assets		10 years
Goodwill, acquired during period	$ 6,800
Merger-related costs		$ 600

Acquisitions (Acquired Loans At

Acquisitions (Acquired Loans At Acquisition) (Details) - AFB $ in Thousands	Nov. 06, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Outstanding balance	$ 119,242
Less: fair value adjustment	(1,763)
Fair value of acquired noncredit-impaired loans	$ 117,479

Restrictions On Cash Due From56

Restrictions On Cash Due From Banks (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Reserve balance	$ 33.3

Investments (Narrative) (Detail

Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Credit-related net investment impairment losses	$ 0.5	$ 0	$ 0
Other that temporary impairment credit losses recognized in earnings	10.2
Other than temporary impairment, credit losses recognized in earnings, credit losses on debt securities held	8.6
Carrying value of securities pledged	$ 337	$ 291
Non-governmental threshold of shareholders equity	10.00%
Maximum
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Regional community bank stocks, percent of average trading volumes	0.30%
Equity Securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Other that temporary impairment credit losses recognized in earnings	$ 1.6
First National Corporation (FXNC) [Domain] | Maximum
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity ownership positions in the community bank holding companies	4.00%
Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (EFSI) [Domain] | Maximum
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity ownership positions in the community bank holding companies	1.50%

Investments (Aggregate Carrying

Investments (Aggregate Carrying And Approximate Market Values Of Available-For-Sale Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 453,697	$ 367,884
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	5,488	5,099
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	9,102	3,517
Securities available-for-sale	450,083	369,466
U.S. Government agencies
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	3	5
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	0	0
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	0	0
Securities available-for-sale	3	5
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	83,248	49,725
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	594	979
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	1,474	7
Securities available-for-sale	82,368	50,697
U.S. Government agencies
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	335,867	287,933
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	1,507	2,285
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	6,560	2,021
Securities available-for-sale	330,814	288,197
Private label
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	941	1,222
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	1	9
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	0	0
Securities available-for-sale	942	1,231
Trust preferred securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	6,052	6,550
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	1,164	463
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	554	1,155
Securities available-for-sale	6,662	5,858
Corporate securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	23,925	18,793
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	127	221
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	478	321
Securities available-for-sale	23,574	18,693
Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	450,036	364,228
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	3,393	3,957
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	9,066	3,504
Securities available-for-sale	444,363	364,681
Equity Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	2,136	2,131
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	2,095	1,142
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	0	0
Securities available-for-sale	4,231	3,273
Investment funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, amortized cost	1,525	1,525
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized gain, before tax	0	0
Available-for-sale debt securities, accumulated gross unrealized loss, before tax	36	13
Securities available-for-sale	$ 1,489	$ 1,512

Investments (Aggregate Carryi59

Investments (Aggregate Carrying And Approximate Market Values Of Held-To-Maturity Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost	$ 75,169	$ 88,937
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain	1,346	1,949
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss	70	76
Securities held-to-maturity, Estimated Fair Value	76,445	90,810
US Government Agencies Debt Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost	71,169	84,937
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain	1,346	1,949
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss	70	76
Securities held-to-maturity, Estimated Fair Value	72,445	86,810
Trust preferred securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost	4,000	4,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain	0	0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss	0	0
Securities held-to-maturity, Estimated Fair Value	4,000	4,000
Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost	14,352	12,915
Securities held-to-maturity, Estimated Fair Value	$ 14,352	$ 12,915

Investments (Gross Unrealized L

Investments (Gross Unrealized Losses And Fair Value Of Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	$ 276,444	$ 142,874
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	8,087	867
Securities available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Greater, Estimated Fair Value	13,498	42,660
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	1,015	2,650
Securities available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	289,942	185,534
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	9,102	3,517
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	35,108	2,406
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	1,474	5
Securities available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Greater, Estimated Fair Value	0	128
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	2
Securities available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	35,108	2,534
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	1,474	7
U.S. Government agencies
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	225,530	129,612
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	6,099	688
Securities available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Greater, Estimated Fair Value	8,527	34,044
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	461	1,333
Securities available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	234,057	163,656
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	6,560	2,021
Trust preferred securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Securities available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Greater, Estimated Fair Value	4,971	4,769
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	554	1,155
Securities available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	4,971	4,769
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	554	1,155
Corporate securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	14,306	10,856
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	478	174
Securities available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Greater, Estimated Fair Value	0	2,231
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	147
Securities available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	14,306	13,087
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	478	321
Investment funds
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Securities available-for-sale, Less Than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair Value	1,500	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	36	0
Securities available-for-sale, Twelve Months or Greater, Estimated Fair Value	0	1,488
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	13
Securities available-for-sale, Total, Estimated Fair Value	1,500	1,488
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ 36	$ 13

Investments (Amortized Cost And

Investments (Amortized Cost And Estimated Fair Value Of Debt Securities By Contractual Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments [Abstract]
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due in one year or less, Cost	$ 2,287
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due after one year through five years, Cost	25,632
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due after five years through ten years, Cost	64,842
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due after ten years, Cost	357,275
Securities Available-for-Sale, Cost, Total	450,036
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair Value	2,211
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due after one year through five years, Estimated Fair Value	17,632
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due after five years through ten years, Estimated Fair Value	71,162
Securities Available-for-Sale, Due after ten years, Estimated Fair Value	353,358
Securities Available-for-Sale, Estimated Fair Value, Total	444,363
Securities Held-to-Maturity, Due after ten years, Cost	75,169
Securities Held-to-Maturity, Cost, Total	75,169	$ 88,937
Securities Held-to-Maturity, Due after ten years, Estimated Fair Value	76,445
Securities held-to-maturity, Estimated Fair Value	$ 76,445	$ 90,810

Investments (Gross Gains And Lo

Investments (Gross Gains And Losses Realized) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments [Abstract]
Gross realized gains	$ 3,978	$ 2,142	$ 1,256
Gross realized losses	(465)	(12)	(100)
Investment security gains (losses)	$ 3,513	$ 2,130	$ 1,156

Loans (Narrative) (Details)

Loans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Residential real estate
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Construction Loan	$ 14.2	$ 13.1
Commercial real estate
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Construction Loan	$ 12.8	$ 12.6

Loans (Summary Of Major Classif

Loans (Summary Of Major Classifications For Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross loans	$ 3,046,226	$ 2,862,534
Allowance for loan losses	(19,730)	(19,251)
Net Loans	3,026,496	2,843,283
Residential real estate
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross loans	1,451,462	1,383,133
Allowance for loan losses	(6,680)	(6,778)
Home equity
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross loans	141,965	147,036
Allowance for loan losses	(1,417)	(1,463)
Commercial and industrial
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross loans	185,667	165,340
Allowance for loan losses	(4,206)	(3,271)
Commercial real estate
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross loans	1,229,516	1,127,581
Allowance for loan losses	(6,573)	(6,985)
Consumer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross loans	32,545	36,083
Allowance for loan losses	(82)	(97)
DDA overdrafts
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross loans	5,071	3,361
Allowance for loan losses	$ (772)	$ (657)

Loans (Composition of Loans Acq

Loans (Composition of Loans Acquired) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Line Items]
Gross loans	$ 3,046,226	$ 2,862,534
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net	10,557	14,606	$ 17,329
Virginia Savings
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Line Items]
Gross loans	23,714	28,914
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net	1,700	1,707
Contractually required principal and interest	1,895	1,965
Community
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Line Items]
Gross loans	149,488	181,545
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net	8,857	12,899
Contractually required principal and interest	11,157	16,362
AFB
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Line Items]
Gross loans	85,120	112,862
Virginia Savings Bank, Community Financial and American Founders Bank
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Line Items]
Gross loans	258,322	323,321
Virginia Savings Bank and Community Bank
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Line Items]
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net	10,557	14,606
Contractually required principal and interest	$ 13,052	$ 18,327

Loans (Activity For The Accreta

Loans (Activity For The Accretable Yield And Carrying Amount Of Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accretable Yield
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 6,640	$ 10,334
Accretion	(1,061)	(2,665)
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Reclassifications (to) from Nonaccretable Difference	(145)	1,103
Disposals	(425)	(2,132)
Balance at the end of the period	5,009	6,640
Carrying Amount of Loans
Balance at the beginning of the period	14,606	17,329
Accretion	1,061	2,665
Payments received, net	(4,376)	(3,369)
Disposals	(734)	(2,019)
Balance at the end of the period	10,557	14,606
Virginia Savings
Carrying Amount of Loans
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,707
Balance at the end of the period	1,700	1,707
Community
Carrying Amount of Loans
Balance at the beginning of the period	12,899
Balance at the end of the period	8,857	12,899
Virginia Savings Bank and Community Bank
Carrying Amount of Loans
Balance at the beginning of the period	14,606
Balance at the end of the period	$ 10,557	$ 14,606

Allowance For Loan Losses (Narr

Allowance For Loan Losses (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Loan Review Selection Threshold ($)	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Interest income forgone	$ 400,000	$ 800,000	$ 500,000

Allowance For Loan Losses (Sche

Allowance For Loan Losses (Schedule Of Allowance For Loan Loss By Portfolio Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 19,251	$ 20,074
Charge-offs	(5,486)	(9,428)
Recoveries	1,570	1,617
Provision	(4,232)	(6,435)
Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality	163	553
Ending balance	19,730	19,251
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	665	0
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	18,848	18,422
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Allowance for Loan Losses	217	829
Allowance for loan loss, Total	19,730	19,251
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	7,581	8,482
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	3,028,202	2,839,447
Gross loans	3,046,226	2,862,534
Commercial and industrial
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	3,271	1,582
Charge-offs	(148)	(5,768)
Recoveries	14	74
Provision	(1,069)	(7,383)
Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality	0	0
Ending balance	4,206	3,271
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	4,200	3,267
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Allowance for Loan Losses	6	4
Allowance for loan loss, Total	4,206	3,271
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	1,611	2,349
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	183,741	162,662
Gross loans	185,667	165,340
Commercial real estate
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	6,985	8,845
Charge-offs	(1,676)	(580)
Recoveries	487	366
Provision	(614)	2,199
Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality	163	553
Ending balance	6,573	6,985
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	665	0
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	5,788	6,173
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Allowance for Loan Losses	120	812
Allowance for loan loss, Total	6,573	6,985
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	5,970	6,133
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	1,216,050	1,109,327
Gross loans	1,229,516	1,127,581
Residential real estate
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	6,778	7,208
Charge-offs	(1,734)	(1,144)
Recoveries	187	199
Provision	(1,449)	(515)
Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality	0	0
Ending balance	6,680	6,778
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	6,589	6,765
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Allowance for Loan Losses	91	13
Allowance for loan loss, Total	6,680	6,778
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	1,448,830	1,381,064
Gross loans	1,451,462	1,383,133
Home equity
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,463	1,495
Charge-offs	(390)	(312)
Recoveries	0	0
Provision	(344)	(280)
Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality	0	0
Ending balance	1,417	1,463
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	1,417	1,463
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Allowance for Loan Losses	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Total	1,417	1,463
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	141,965	147,036
Gross loans	141,965	147,036
Consumer Loan
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	97	85
Charge-offs	(126)	(210)
Recoveries	118	186
Provision	7	(36)
Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality	0	0
Ending balance	82	97
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	82	97
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Allowance for Loan Losses	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Total	82	97
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	32,545	35,997
Gross loans	32,545	36,083
DDA Overdrafts
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	657	859
Charge-offs	(1,412)	(1,414)
Recoveries	764	792
Provision	(763)	(420)
Provision for acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality	0	0
Ending balance	772	657
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	772	657
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Allowance for Loan Losses	0	0
Allowance for loan loss, Total	772	657
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Individually	0	0
Loans, Evaluated for impairment, Collectively	5,071	3,361
Gross loans	5,071	3,361
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality [Member]
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Loans, Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality	10,443	14,605
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality [Member] | Commercial and industrial
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Loans, Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality	315	329
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality [Member] | Commercial real estate
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Loans, Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality	7,496	12,121
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality [Member] | Residential real estate
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Loans, Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality	2,632	2,069
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality [Member] | Home equity
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Loans, Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality	0	0
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality [Member] | Consumer Loan
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Loans, Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality	0	86
Receivables Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality [Member] | DDA Overdrafts
Allowance for Loan Losses [Roll Forward]
Loans, Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality	$ 0	$ 0

Allowance For Loan Losses (Sc69

Allowance For Loan Losses (Schedule Of Credit Quality Indicators) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	$ 3,046,226	$ 2,862,534
Commercial Industrial Loans And Commercial Real Estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,415,183	1,292,921
Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	185,667	165,340
Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,229,516	1,127,581
Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,451,462	1,383,133
Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	141,965	147,036
Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	32,545	36,083
DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	5,071	3,361
Pass | Commercial Industrial Loans And Commercial Real Estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,355,111	1,227,170
Pass | Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	176,823	156,664
Pass | Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,178,288	1,070,506
Special Mention | Commercial Industrial Loans And Commercial Real Estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	18,458	25,041
Special Mention | Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	2,427	4,099
Special Mention | Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	16,031	20,942
Substandard | Commercial Industrial Loans And Commercial Real Estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	41,614	40,672
Substandard | Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	6,417	4,539
Substandard | Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	35,197	36,133
Doubtful | Commercial Industrial Loans And Commercial Real Estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	0	38
Doubtful | Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	0	38
Doubtful | Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	$ 0	$ 0

Allowance For Loan Losses (Sc70

Allowance For Loan Losses (Schedule of Non-Commercial Loans By Payment Performance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	$ 3,046,226	$ 2,862,534
Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,451,462	1,383,133
Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	141,965	147,036
Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	32,545	36,083
DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	5,071	3,361
Non-commercial Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,631,043	1,569,613
Performing
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,630,939	1,566,220
Performing | Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	1,451,389	1,379,797
Performing | Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	141,934	147,013
Performing | Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	32,545	36,049
Performing | DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	5,071	3,361
Non-Performing
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	104	3,393
Non-Performing | Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	73	3,336
Non-Performing | Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	31	23
Non-Performing | Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	0	34
Non-Performing | DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans, Total	$ 0	$ 0

Allowance For Loan Losses (Sc71

Allowance For Loan Losses (Schedule Of Aging Analysis Of Accruing And Non-Accruing Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	$ 3,024,215	$ 2,836,419
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	506
Non-accrual	13,701	16,948
Gross loans	3,046,226	2,862,534
Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	1,441,086	1,373,604
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	0
Non-accrual	4,302	2,918
Gross loans	1,451,462	1,383,133
Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	141,192	146,493
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	0
Non-accrual	100	136
Gross loans	141,965	147,036
Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	183,615	162,435
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	0
Non-accrual	1,958	2,745
Gross loans	185,667	165,340
Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	1,221,344	1,114,953
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	506
Non-accrual	7,341	11,149
Gross loans	1,229,516	1,127,581
Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	32,506	35,886
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	0
Non-accrual	0	0
Gross loans	32,545	36,083
DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	4,472	3,048
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	0
Non-accrual	0	0
Gross loans	5,071	3,361
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	7,067	6,946
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	5,364	5,261
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	423	318
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	94	141
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	553	762
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	38	154
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	595	310
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	861	1,220
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	637	932
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	219	65
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	0
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	211
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	1	9
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	4	3
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	382	495
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	73	418
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Home equity
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	31	24
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	19
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	278	0
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Consumer Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	0	34
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | DDA Overdrafts
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	$ 0	$ 0

Allowance For Loan Losses (Sc72

Allowance For Loan Losses (Schedule Of Impaired Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
With no related allowance recorded, Recorded investment	$ 4,749	$ 8,482
With no related allowance recorded, Unpaid principal balance	8,738	17,049
With an allowance recorded, Recorded investment	2,832	0
With an allowance recorded, Unpaid principal balance	2,832	0
With an allowance recorded, Related allowance	665	0
Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
With no related allowance recorded, Recorded investment	1,611	2,349
With no related allowance recorded, Unpaid principal balance	3,775	7,547
With an allowance recorded, Recorded investment	0	0
With an allowance recorded, Unpaid principal balance	0	0
With an allowance recorded, Related allowance	0	0
Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
With no related allowance recorded, Recorded investment	3,138	6,133
With no related allowance recorded, Unpaid principal balance	4,963	9,502
With an allowance recorded, Recorded investment	2,832	0
With an allowance recorded, Unpaid principal balance	2,832	0
With an allowance recorded, Related allowance	$ 665	$ 0

Allowance For Loan Losses (Sc73

Allowance For Loan Losses (Schedule Of Information Related To Average Recorded Investment And Interest Income Recognized On Impaired Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
With no related allowance recorded, Average recorded investment	$ 6,138	$ 8,519
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	14	4
With an allowance recorded, Average recorded investment	1,419	1,012
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	24	0
Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
With no related allowance recorded, Average recorded investment	2,099	2,913
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0	0
With an allowance recorded, Average recorded investment	0	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0	0
Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
With no related allowance recorded, Average recorded investment	4,039	5,606
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	14	4
With an allowance recorded, Average recorded investment	1,419	1,012
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	$ 24	$ 0

Allowance For Loan Losses (Sc74

Allowance For Loan Losses (Schedule Of Troubled Debt Restructurings) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)contract
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Accruing	$ 29,096	$ 22,259
Non-Accruing	421	225
Total	$ 29,517	$ 22,484
Number of Contracts | contract	48	51
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 9,054	$ 3,330
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	8,399	3,330
Commercial and industrial
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Accruing	42	58
Non-Accruing	0	0
Total	$ 42	$ 58
Number of Contracts | contract	0	0
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 0	$ 0
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	0
Commercial real estate
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Accruing	5,525	1,746
Non-Accruing	0	0
Total	$ 5,525	$ 1,746
Number of Contracts | contract	2	0
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 5,021	$ 0
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	4,366	0
Residential real estate
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Accruing	20,424	17,796
Non-Accruing	391	191
Total	$ 20,815	$ 17,987
Number of Contracts | contract	37	38
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 3,812	$ 2,969
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	3,812	2,969
Home equity
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Accruing	3,105	2,659
Non-Accruing	30	34
Total	$ 3,135	$ 2,693
Number of Contracts | contract	9	13
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 221	$ 361
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	221	361
Consumer
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Accruing	0	0
Non-Accruing	0	0
Total	$ 0	$ 0
Number of Contracts | contract	0	0
Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 0	$ 0
Post-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 0	$ 0

Premises And Equipment (Details

Premises And Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 160,401	$ 158,530
Less: accumulated depreciation	(85,236)	(81,259)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	75,165	77,271
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	31,546	31,496
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 88,698	$ 87,875
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	30 years	30 years
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	10 years	10 years
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 40,157	$ 39,159
Equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	7 years	7 years
Equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	3 years	3 years

Goodwill And Other Intangible76

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Rollforward of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 76,256	$ 71,401
Goodwill reduction in conjunction with sale of CityInsurance	0	(3,020)
Goodwill acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB	0	7,875
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	(60)	0
Ending balance	$ 76,196	$ 76,256

Goodwill And Other Intangible77

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Summary Of Core Deposit Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount				$ 9,802	$ 9,802
Accumulated amortization				(6,863)	(6,266)
Total	$ 3,536	$ 2,797	$ 2,797	$ 2,939	$ 3,536
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	3,536	2,797
Core deposit intangible acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of AFB	0	1,415
Amortization expense	(597)	(676)	(900)
Ending balance	$ 2,939	$ 3,536	$ 2,797

Goodwill And Other Intangible78

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 597	$ 676	$ 900
Core Deposits
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	10 years

Goodwill And Other Intangible79

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense For Core Deposits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 545
2,018	496
2,019	454
2,020	416
2,021	382
Thereafter	646
Total	$ 2,939	$ 3,536	$ 2,797

Scheduled Maturities Of Time 80

Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits (Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
2,017	$ 484,946
2,018	265,660
2,019	185,882
2,020	85,766
2,021	18,722
Over five years	443
Time Deposits, Total	$ 1,041,419	$ 1,017,556

Scheduled Maturities Of Time 81

Scheduled Maturities Of Time Deposits (Scheduled Maturities Time Deposits Of $100,000 Or More) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
Within one year	$ 50,261	$ 35,160
Over one through two years	24,140	16,491
Over two through three years	16,437	19,032
Over three through four years	13,370	10,907
Over four through five years	588	4,709
Over five years	0	0
Time Deposits Exceeding FDIC Insurance Limits	$ 104,796	$ 86,299

Short-Term Debt (Narrative) (De

Short-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investment Securities And One To Four Family Residential Property Loans
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Collateral pledged to the FHLB	$ 1.9	$ 1.7
City National
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
FHLB stock held	61,641
Unused FHLB funds	$ 1.6	$ 1.6

Short-Term Debt (Summary Of Sho

Short-Term Debt (Summary Of Short-Term Borrowings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$ 184,205	$ 141,869	$ 134,931
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	64,100	13,000
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	157,215	143,847	133,769
Federal Funds purchased		193
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	18,850	1,159
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	184,205	166,507	$ 151,637
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	$ 88,600	$ 13,000
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	0.22%	0.22%	0.26%
Federal Funds purchased		0.64%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	0.66%	0.53%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	0.19%	0.20%	0.26%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	0.77%	0.51%

Long-Term Debt (Components Of L

Long-Term Debt (Components Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-term debt	$ 16,495	$ 16,495
Junior subordinated debentures, interest rate	4.35%	4.01%
Junior subordinated debentures, due date	Dec. 31, 2038	Dec. 31, 2038
Percent over three month LIBOR Rate	3.50%	3.50%
Junior subordinated debenture, Threshold in days	90 days	90 days

Derivative Instruments (Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Maximum | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Loss on Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness	$ 0.1

Derivative Instruments (Fair Va

Derivative Instruments (Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Customer Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Assets | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 234,806	$ 372,995
Fair Value	7,352	10,811
Customer Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Liabilities | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	207,201	0
Fair Value	8,111	0
Financial Institution Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Asset | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	207,201	0
Fair Value	8,111	0
Financial Institution Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Liabilities | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	241,995	380,995
Fair Value	7,360	10,872
Financial Institution Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Liabilities | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Amount	4,626	5,475
Fair Value	$ 12	$ 61

Derivative Instruments (Change

Derivative Instruments (Change In Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative assets | Other Income
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value	$ 3,904	$ 1,030	$ 6,811
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative liabilities | Other Income
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value	(3,904)	(1,030)	(6,811)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative liabilities | Other Expense
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value	(52)	(61)	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative liabilities | Other Income
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value		(12)	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative liabilities | Other Expense
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value	13
Loans Receivable | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value	$ (36)	$ 25	$ 0

Derivative Instruments Derivati

Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments (Derivative Assets Offset in The Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - Interest Rate Swap $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Customer Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Assets
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$ 7,352
Derivative assets	7,352
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	7,352
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	7,352
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0
Financial Institution Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Asset
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	8,111
Derivative assets	8,111
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	$ 8,111

Derivative Instruments Deriva89

Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments (Derivative Liabilities Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	$ 12
Derivative Liability	12
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	23
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	23
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0
Customer Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Liabilities | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	7,360
Derivative Liability	7,360
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	29,812
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	29,812
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0
Financial Institution Counterparties Loan Interest Rate Swap Liabilities | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	8,111
Derivative Liability	8,111
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	8,111
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	8,111
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	$ 0

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations		$ (852)	$ (910)
Income tax interest and penalties		100	100	$ 100
Income tax accrued and penalties		$ 300	$ 400
Scenario, Forecast
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations	$ (500)

Income Taxes (Summary Of Deferr

Income Taxes (Summary Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Previously securitized loans	$ 3,950	$ 4,337
Allowance for loan losses	7,303	7,412
Deferred compensation payable	4,099	4,058
Underfunded pension liability	2,739	2,792
Accrued expenses	1,721	1,789
Impaired assets	834	797
Impaired securities losses	3,791	6,719
Unrealized securities losses	1,338	0
Intangible assets	1,312	2,194
Other	4,716	3,964
Total Deferred Tax Assets	31,803	34,062
Unrealized securities gains	0	585
Other	3,760	3,503
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	3,760	4,088
Net Deferred Tax Assets	$ 28,043	$ 29,974

Income Taxes (Summary Of Income

Income Taxes (Summary Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal									$ 20,100	$ 20,830	$ 20,629
State									1,166	957	(943)
Total current tax expense									21,266	21,787	19,686
Total deferred tax expense									3,817	6,627	4,585
Income tax expense	$ 6,338	$ 6,577	$ 6,303	$ 5,866	$ 5,793	$ 5,129	$ 6,125	$ 11,367	$ 25,083	$ 28,414	$ 24,271

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of The Significant Differences Between The Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Computed federal taxes at statutory rate									$ 27,025	$ 28,879	$ 27,031
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit									888	887	(482)
Tax effects of:
Tax-exempt interest income									(708)	(498)	(500)
Bank-owned life insurance									(1,164)	(1,181)	(1,074)
Other items, net									(958)	327	(704)
Income tax expense	$ 6,338	$ 6,577	$ 6,303	$ 5,866	$ 5,793	$ 5,129	$ 6,125	$ 11,367	$ 25,083	$ 28,414	$ 24,271

Income Taxes (Reconciliatoin Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliatoin Of The Unrecognized Tax Benefits Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits
Beginning balance	$ 2,164	$ 2,398
Additions for current year tax positions	339	299
Additions for prior year tax positions	0	377
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitation	(852)	(910)
Ending balance	$ 1,651	$ 2,164

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Incentive stock options and SARs exercisable period	10 years
Stock awards available to be awarded	607,835
Total expense associated with the retirement benefit plan	$ 800,000	$ 700,000	$ 800,000
Number of shares of the Company's common stock held by the 401(k)	238,647	291,736
Contributions by employer	$ 0	$ 4,399,000
Executive officers accrued benefit liability	2,000,000	2,000,000
Deferred compensation agreement costs	300,000	200,000	$ 200,000
Deferred compensation agreement liabilities	6,200,000	6,500,000
Cash surrender value of company owned life insurance	$ 8,200,000	8,000,000
Performance Shares [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Award vesting rights, percentage	33.33%
Maximum
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Common stock issued upon the exercise of stock options, SARs and stock awards	750,000
Horizon Defined Benefit Plan
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Overall investment return goal above stated indices	0.50%
Moving average basis	5 years
Maximum percent of plan assets in any one security	15.00%
Maximum percent of plan assets in any on industry	25.00%
Contributions by employer	$ 0	$ 4,400,000
Anticipated next year plan contributions	$ 0
Community Defined Benefit Plan
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, allocation allowance	5.00%
Contributions by employer	$ 0
Anticipated next year plan contributions	$ 0
Community Defined Benefit Plan | Maximum
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Moving average basis	5 years
Allocation for sub-asset class within equity and fixed classes	150.00%
Community Defined Benefit Plan | Minimum
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Moving average basis	3 years
Allocation for sub-asset class within equity and fixed classes	50.00%
Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Funded percentage	101.26%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One | Performance Shares [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Mean return on average assets of CHCO time period	3 years
Median return on average assets of all FDIC insured depository institutions time period	20 years
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two | Performance Shares [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Mean return on average assets of CHCO time period	4 years
Median return on average assets of all FDIC insured depository institutions time period	20 years
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three | Performance Shares [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Mean return on average assets of CHCO time period	5 years
Median return on average assets of all FDIC insured depository institutions time period	20 years

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Options
Options Outstanding, beginning balance	95,015	167,554	173,601
Options, Granted	24,348	12,961	13,953
Options, Exercised	(32,750)	(81,500)	(20,000)
Options, Forfeited	0	(4,000)	0
Options Outstanding, ending balance	86,613	95,015	167,554
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, beginning balance	$ 38.38	$ 36.74	$ 35.26
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	43.73	46.41	44.43
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	35.28	36.63	29.19
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	0	31.66	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, ending balance	$ 41.08	$ 38.38	$ 36.74
Options, Exercisable at end of year	3,000	19,750	89,750
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at end of year	$ 29.45	$ 34.54	$ 36.73
Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares	83,613	75,265	77,804	96,769
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	24,348	12,961	13,953
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares	16,000	15,500	32,918
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares	0	0	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 41.47	$ 39.38	$ 36.76	$ 33.10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	43.73	46.41	44.43
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested during the year	35.09	32.09	29.25
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited during the year	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	$ 1.2	$ 3	$ 0.6
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	0.6	0.9	0.3
Stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options	0.2	0.2	0.2
Income tax benefit recognized related to stock-based compensation	0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 0.4
Weighted average period in which the above amount is expected to be recognized	2 years 5 months

Employee Benefit Plans (Stock O

Employee Benefit Plans (Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
No. of Options Outstanding | shares	86,613
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | $	$ 2,296
No. of Options Currently Exercisable | shares	3,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) | $	$ 114
$ 25.00 - 29.99
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
No. of Options Outstanding | shares	1,250
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	$ 28.15
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	2 years 2 months 22 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | $	$ 49
No. of Options Currently Exercisable | shares	1,250
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable	$ 28.15
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	2 years 2 months 22 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) | $	$ 49
$ 25.00 - 29.99 | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 25
$ 25.00 - 29.99 | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 29.99
30.00 - 34.99
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
No. of Options Outstanding | shares	1,750
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	$ 30.38
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	1 year 11 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | $	$ 65
No. of Options Currently Exercisable | shares	1,750
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable	$ 30.38
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	1 year 11 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) | $	$ 65
30.00 - 34.99 | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 30
30.00 - 34.99 | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 34.99
35.00 - 39.99
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
No. of Options Outstanding | shares	32,351
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	$ 36.51
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	5 years 8 months 5 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | $	$ 1,006
No. of Options Currently Exercisable | shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) | $	$ 0
35.00 - 39.99 | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 35
35.00 - 39.99 | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 39.99
40.00 - 44.99
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
No. of Options Outstanding | shares	38,301
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	$ 43.99
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	8 years 6 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | $	$ 904
No. of Options Currently Exercisable | shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) | $	$ 0
40.00 - 44.99 | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 40
40.00 - 44.99 | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 44.99
45.00 - 50.00
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
No. of Options Outstanding | shares	12,961
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	$ 46.61
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (Months)	8 years 2 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | $	$ 272
No. of Options Currently Exercisable | shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Currently Exercisable	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Currently Exercisable (in thousands) | $	$ 0
45.00 - 50.00 | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 45
45.00 - 50.00 | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Ranges Of Exercise Prices	$ 50

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighte

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted Average Assumptions Estimate The Fair Value Of Options Granted) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	1.43%	1.95%	2.42%
Expected dividend yield	3.86%	3.50%	3.60%
Volatility factor	30.76%	45.40%	48.75%
Expected life of option	7 years	7 years	8 years

Employee Benefit Plans (Restric

Employee Benefit Plans (Restricted Shares Activity And Related Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense	$ 1.4	$ 1.2	$ 1
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 0.4
Weighted average period in which the above amount is expected to be recognized	2 years 5 months
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted Awards, beginning balance	172,921	163,431	142,469
Restricted Awards, Granted	30,601	26,840	27,162
Restricted Awards, Forfeited/Vested	(22,900)	(17,350)	(6,200)
Restricted Awards, ending balance	180,622	172,921	163,431
Average Market Price at Grant, Granted	$ 46.39	$ 46.45	$ 39.72
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 2.9
Weighted average period in which the above amount is expected to be recognized	3 years 1 month

Employee Benefit Plans (Summ100

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Activity Within The Defined Benefit Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value at beginning of measurement period	$ 17,435	$ 14,667
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	669	(231)
Contributions by employer	0	4,399
Benefits paid	(987)	(1,400)
Fair value at End of measurement period	17,117	17,435	$ 14,667
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of measurement period	(19,700)	(21,390)
Interest cost	(820)	(813)	(836)
Actuarial loss	(263)	334
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes	54	769
Benefits paid	987	1,400
Benefit obligation at end of measurement period	(19,742)	(19,700)	$ (21,390)
Funded status	(2,625)	(2,265)
Other comprehensive loss	$ (4,660)	$ (4,759)
Weighted-average assumptions for benefit cost at beginning of year, Discount rate	4.01%	4.26%
Weighted-average assumptions for balance sheet liability at end of year, Expected long-term rate of return	5.83%	5.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.26%	3.93%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	5.75%	6.92%

Employee Benefit Plans (Net Per

Employee Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Pension Cost Of The Defined Benefit Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Interest cost	$ 820	$ 813	$ 836
Expected return on plan assets	(1,154)	(937)	(1,032)
Net amortization and deferral	849	960	696
Net Periodic Pension Cost	$ 515	$ 836	$ 500

Employee Benefit Plans Employee

Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax	$ 157	$ 935	$ (3,915)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax	(58)	(345)	1,445
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax	99	590	$ (2,470)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	7,399	7,551
Underfunded pension liability	(2,739)	(2,792)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	$ 4,660	$ 4,759

Employee Benefit Plans (Summ103

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
2,017	$ 1,134
2,018	1,243
2,019	1,094
2,020	1,079
2,021	1,114
2022 through 2026	$ 5,697

Employee Benefit Plans (Summ104

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Assets Segregated By Level Of Valuation Inputs Within The Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	$ 17,117	$ 17,435	$ 14,667
Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	11,973	11,401
Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	4,529	5,361
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	0	673
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	2,101	1,441
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	2,101	1,441
Mutual funds/Investment funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	6,063	5,617
Mutual funds/Investment funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	5,797	5,473
Mutual funds/Investment funds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	266	144
Common stocks
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	4,284	5,082
Common stocks | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	3,103	3,880
Common stocks | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	1,181	1,202
U.S. Government agencies
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	514	288
U.S. Government agencies | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	514	288
Corporate bonds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	971	1,313
Corporate bonds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	971	1,313
Corporate bonds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	1,597	1,043
Corporate bonds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	1,597	1,043
Alternative investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Not Subject to Fair Value Hierarchy	615
Total	1,587	2,651
Alternative investments | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	972	607
Alternative investments | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total	$ 0	1,371
Alternative investments | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total		$ 673

Employee Benefit Plans (Summ105

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Current Allocation Percentages Of Plan Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Horizon Defined Benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	100.00%	100.00%
Horizon Defined Benefit Plan | Common stocks
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	62.50%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Minimum	35.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Maximum	88.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	48.00%	51.00%
Horizon Defined Benefit Plan | Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	15.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Minimum	10.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Maximum	40.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	25.00%	20.00%
Horizon Defined Benefit Plan | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	2.50%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Minimum	2.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Maximum	20.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	15.00%	10.00%
Horizon Defined Benefit Plan | Alternative investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	20.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Minimum	0.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Maximum	25.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	12.00%	19.00%
Community Defined Benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	100.00%	100.00%
Community Defined Benefit Plan | Common stocks
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	40.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Minimum	29.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Maximum	51.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	41.00%	25.00%
Community Defined Benefit Plan | Debt Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target Allocation	60.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Minimum	42.00%
Allowable-Allocation Range, Maximum	81.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	59.00%	75.00%

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Granted loans to certain non-executive officers and directors	$ 13.5	$ 14.2
Total principal additions	0.6
Total principal reductions	1.3
Unfunded Loan Commitment
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Granted loans to certain non-executive officers and directors	$ 23	$ 17.8

Commitments And Contingencie107

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Standby letters of credit
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contractual obligations	$ 5,014	$ 5,086
Commercial letters of credit
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contractual obligations	1,859	2,312
Home equity lines | Commitments to extend credit:
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contractual obligations	185,553	183,017
Commercial real estate | Commitments to extend credit:
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contractual obligations	98,883	84,672
Other commitments | Commitments to extend credit:
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Contractual obligations	$ 203,103	$ 177,491

Preferred Stock Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock Preferred Stock (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016shares
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred shares outstanding	0

Regulatory Requirements And 109

Regulatory Requirements And Capital Ratios (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
City National
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Dividends Available Without Regulatory Approval	$ 57,500
Parent Company
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Cash balance	$ 26,520	$ 46,672

Regulatory Requirements And 110

Regulatory Requirements And Capital Ratios (Schedule Of Capital Amounts And Ratios) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Parent Company
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Common equity tier one capital amount	$ 371,677	$ 345,620
Common equity tier one ratio	13.30%	13.70%
Common equity tier one, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule, capital amount	$ 142,845	$ 113,919
Common equity tier one captial ratio, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	5.125%	4.50%
Common equity tier one capital required, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 195,105	$ 177,207
Common equity tier one capital ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	7.00%	7.00%
Common equity tier one capital required to be well capitalized	$ 181,169	$ 164,549
Common equity tier one capital ratio required to be well capitalized	6.50%	6.50%
Total Capital, Amount	$ 408,406	$ 382,180
Total Capital, Ratio	14.70%	15.10%
Total Capital, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	$ 240,397	$ 202,522
Total Capital Ratio, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	8.625%	8.00%
Total Capital, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 292,658	$ 265,810
Total Capital Ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	10.50%	10.50%
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$ 278,722	$ 253,152
Total Capital, Minimum Ratio	10.00%	10.00%
Tier I Capital, Amount	$ 387,677	$ 361,620
Tier one risk based capital, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	$ 184,653	$ 151,891
Tier one risk based capital ratio minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	6.625%	6.00%
Tier one risk based capital, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 236,913	$ 215,180
Tier one risk based capital ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	8.50%	8.50%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$ 222,977	$ 202,522
Tier I Capital, Ratio	13.90%	14.30%
Tier I Capital, Well Capitalized Ratio	8.00%	8.00%
Tier 1 Capital, Average Assets, Amount	$ 387,677	$ 361,620
Tier I Capital, Average Assets, Ratio	10.10%	10.20%
Tier One Leverage Capital, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	$ 153,864	$ 142,521
Tier One Leverage Ratio, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	4.00%	4.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 153,864	$ 142,521
Tier One Leverage Ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	4.00%	4.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$ 192,330	$ 178,151
Tier 1 Capital, Average Assets, Well Capitalized Ratio	5.00%	5.00%
City National
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Common equity tier one capital amount	$ 310,912	$ 264,812
Common equity tier one ratio	11.20%	10.50%
Common equity tier one, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule, capital amount	$ 141,860	$ 113,209
Common equity tier one captial ratio, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	5.125%	4.50%
Common equity tier one capital required, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 193,761	$ 176,103
Common equity tier one capital ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	7.00%	7.00%
Common equity tier one capital required to be well capitalized	$ 179,921	$ 163,524
Common equity tier one capital ratio required to be well capitalized	6.50%	6.50%
Total Capital, Amount	$ 338,675	$ 308,804
Total Capital, Ratio	12.20%	12.30%
Total Capital, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	$ 238,741	$ 201,260
Total Capital Ratio, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	8.625%	8.00%
Total Capital, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 290,641	$ 264,154
Total Capital Ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	10.50%	10.50%
Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$ 276,801	$ 251,575
Total Capital, Minimum Ratio	10.00%	10.00%
Tier I Capital, Amount	$ 318,872	$ 288,752
Tier one risk based capital, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	$ 183,381	$ 150,945
Tier one risk based capital ratio minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	6.625%	6.00%
Tier one risk based capital, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 235,281	$ 213,839
Tier one risk based capital ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	8.50%	8.50%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$ 221,441	$ 201,260
Tier I Capital, Ratio	11.50%	11.50%
Tier I Capital, Well Capitalized Ratio	8.00%	8.00%
Tier 1 Capital, Average Assets, Amount	$ 318,872	$ 288,752
Tier I Capital, Average Assets, Ratio	8.30%	8.10%
Tier One Leverage Capital, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	$ 153,088	$ 141,874
Tier One Leverage Ratio, minimum capital required basel III phase in schedule	4.00%	4.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	$ 153,088	$ 141,874
Tier One Leverage Ratio, minimum capital required basel III fully phased in	4.00%	4.00%
Tier One Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$ 191,359	$ 177,343
Tier 1 Capital, Average Assets, Well Capitalized Ratio	5.00%	5.00%

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 0
Fair Value Inputs, Prepayment Rate	1.00%	1.00%
Annual prepayments maturity	100.00%	100.00%
Additional basis points	150.00%	150.00%
Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Collateral discount	20.00%	20.00%
Maximum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Collateral discount	30.00%	30.00%
Other Assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Write Downs Included In Other Noninterest Expense	$ 444,000	$ 1,449,000

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
U.S. Government agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	$ 3	$ 5
U.S. Government agencies | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	3	5
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	82,368	50,697
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	82,368	50,697
U.S. Government agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	330,814	288,197
U.S. Government agencies | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	330,814	288,197
Private label
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	942	1,231
Private label | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	942	1,231
Trust preferred securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	6,662	5,858
Trust preferred securities | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	4,127	3,762
Trust preferred securities | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	2,535	2,096
Corporate securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	23,574	18,693
Corporate securities | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	23,574	18,693
Marketable equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	4,231	3,273
Marketable equity securities | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	4,231	3,273
Investment funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	1,489	1,512
Investment funds | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	1,489	1,512
Derivative assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	15,463	10,811
Derivative assets | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Recurring	15,463	10,811
Impaired loans
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Nonrecurring	6,916	8,482
Provision For Loan Losses on Impaired Loans During Period	(665)	0
Impaired loans | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Nonrecurring	6,916	8,482
Other real estate owned
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Nonrecurring	4,588	6,518
Write-downs included in other non-interest expense	(665)	(937)
Other real estate owned | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Nonrecurring	4,588	6,518
Other Assets
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Nonrecurring	625	0
Write-downs included in other non-interest expense	(444)	(1,449)
Other Assets | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets, Nonrecurring	625	0
Derivative liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Liabilities, Recurring	15,483	10,933
Derivative liabilities | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Liabilities, Recurring	$ 15,483	$ 10,933

Fair Value Measurements (Sch113

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Investment Securities Available For Sale Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Level 3 Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,096	$ 1,871
Impairment losses on investment securities	465	0
Gains on sale of investment securities	3,978
Included in other comprehensive income	(3,074)	225
Dispositions	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0
Ending Balance	$ 2,535	$ 2,096

Fair Value Measurements Schedul

Fair Value Measurements Schedule of Level 3 Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on A Recurring Basis (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurement On Nonrecurring Basis Asset And Liabilities Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 8,482	$ 6,517
Loans classified as impaired during the period	2,832	2,349
Specific valuation allowance allocations	(665)	0
Fair Value	2,167	2,349
(Additional) reduction in specific valuation allowance allocations	0	252
Paydowns, payoffs, other activity	(3,733)	(636)
Ending balance	$ 6,916	$ 8,482

Fair Value Measurements (Sch115

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of OREO Measured And Reported At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 6,518	$ 8,179
Disposals	(4,416)	(4,456)
Ending Balance	4,588	6,518
OREO Remeasured At Initial Recognition
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement	3,151	3,732
Charge-offs recognized in the allowance for loan losses	0	0
Fair value	3,151	3,732
OREO Remeasured Subsequent To Initial Recognition
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward]
Carrying value of foreclosed assets prior to remeasurement	1,228	3,937
Fair value	563	3,000
Write-downs included in other non-interest expense	$ (665)	$ (937)

Fair Value Measurements (Sch116

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Estimates Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets:
Securities available-for-sale	$ 450,083	$ 369,466
Securities held-to-maturity	76,445	90,810
Carrying Amount
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	88,139	70,113
Securities available-for-sale	450,083	369,466
Securities held-to-maturity	75,169	88,937
Other securities	14,352	12,915
Net loans	3,026,496	2,843,283
Accrued interest receivable	8,408	7,432
Derivative assets	15,463	10,811
Liabilities:
Deposits	3,231,653	3,083,975
Short-term debt	248,305	154,869
Long-term debt	16,495	16,495
Derivative liabilities	15,483	10,933
Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	88,139	70,113
Securities available-for-sale	450,083	369,466
Securities held-to-maturity	76,445	90,810
Other securities	14,352	12,915
Net loans	3,014,425	2,843,973
Accrued interest receivable	8,408	7,432
Derivative assets	15,463	10,811
Liabilities:
Deposits	3,232,970	3,085,908
Short-term debt	248,305	154,872
Long-term debt	16,455	16,457
Derivative liabilities	15,483	10,933
Level 1
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	88,139	70,113
Securities available-for-sale	5,720	4,785
Securities held-to-maturity	0	0
Other securities	0	0
Net loans	0	0
Accrued interest receivable	8,408	7,432
Derivative assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Deposits	2,190,234	2,066,419
Short-term debt	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 2
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Securities available-for-sale	441,828	362,585
Securities held-to-maturity	76,445	90,810
Other securities	14,352	12,915
Net loans	0	0
Accrued interest receivable	0	0
Derivative assets	15,463	10,811
Liabilities:
Deposits	1,042,736	1,019,489
Short-term debt	248,305	154,872
Long-term debt	16,455	16,457
Derivative liabilities	15,483	10,933
Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Securities available-for-sale	2,535	2,096
Securities held-to-maturity	0	0
Other securities	0	0
Net loans	3,014,425	2,843,973
Accrued interest receivable	0	0
Derivative assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Deposits	0	0
Short-term debt	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

City Holding Company (Parent117

City Holding Company (Parent Company Only) Financial Information (Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock	$ 6,864
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	107,662
Assets
Securities available-for-sale	$ 450,083	$ 369,466
Fixed assets	75,165	77,271
Other assets	38,681	36,957
Total Assets	3,984,403	3,714,059
Liabilities
Other liabilities	45,512	39,448
Total Liabilities	3,541,965	3,294,787
Total Shareholders’ Equity	442,438	419,272	$ 390,853	$ 387,623
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 3,984,403	3,714,059
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 66.21
Parent Company
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock	$ 6,864	0	$ 0
Assets
Cash	26,520	46,672
Securities available-for-sale	4,231	3,273
Investment in subsidiaries	430,769	388,201
Deferred tax assets, net	1,459	1,569
Fixed assets	7	8
Other assets	2,584	3,290
Total Assets	465,570	443,013
Liabilities
Junior subordinated debentures	16,495	16,495
Dividends payable	6,459	6,376
Accrued interest payable	36	30
Other liabilities	142	840
Total Liabilities	23,132	23,741
Total Shareholders’ Equity	442,438	419,272
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	465,570	$ 443,013
Maximum
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock	$ 55,000

City Holding Company (Parent118

City Holding Company (Parent Company Only) Financial Information (Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Investment securities gains	$ 0	$ 2,668	$ 845	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,116	$ 14
Interest expense	3,504	3,268	3,264	3,169	3,010	2,910	2,937	2,973	$ 13,207	$ 11,830	$ 11,960
Income tax benefit	6,338	6,577	6,303	5,866	5,793	5,129	6,125	11,367	25,083	28,414	24,271
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 14,656	$ 13,232	$ 12,541	$ 11,702	$ 13,515	$ 10,607	$ 11,983	$ 17,992	52,128	54,097	52,962
Total Comprehensive Income									48,948	54,424	53,793
Parent Company
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Dividends from subsidiaries									8,600	48,950	46,050
Investment securities gains									0	0	1,130
Other income									320	22	65
Income									8,920	48,972	47,245
Interest expense									683	618	605
Other expenses									1,957	1,170	849
Expenses									2,640	1,788	1,454
Income Before Income Tax Benefit and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries									6,280	47,184	45,791
Income tax benefit									(1,096)	(795)	(231)
Income Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries									7,376	47,979	46,022
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries									44,752	6,118	6,940
Net income available to common shareholders									52,128	54,097	52,962
Total Comprehensive Income									$ 48,948	$ 54,424	$ 53,793

City Holding Company (Parent119

City Holding Company (Parent Company Only) Financial Information (Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Activities
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 14,656	$ 13,232	$ 12,541	$ 11,702	$ 13,515	$ 10,607	$ 11,983	$ 17,992	$ 52,128	$ 54,097	$ 52,962
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized investment securities gains									(3,978)	(2,130)	(1,156)
Stock based compensation									2,018	1,793	1,535
Depreciation									6,235	6,088	6,087
Asset write down									444	1,449	0
Change in other assets									(1,556)	(976)	(8,262)
Change in other liabilities									5,581	(8,478)	1,363
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities									65,330	47,895	53,354
Investing Activities
Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities									30,850	389	6,714
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities									(261,293)	(184,080)	(24,711)
Financing Activities
Dividends paid									(25,718)	(25,304)	(24,487)
Issuance of common stock									6,864
Purchases of treasury stock									(10,018)	(7,055)	(27,957)
Exercise of stock options									1,200	3,000	600
Proceeds from exercise of warrants									0	1,896	0
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities									213,989	58,070	33,709
(Decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents									18,026	(78,115)	62,352
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				70,113				148,228	70,113	148,228	85,876
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	88,139				70,113				88,139	70,113	148,228
Parent Company
Operating Activities
Net income available to common shareholders									52,128	54,097	52,962
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized investment securities gains									0	0	1,130
Amortization and accretion									(5)	0	0
Stock based compensation									2,018	3	199
Depreciation									1	1	1
Asset write down									444	0	0
Change in other assets									(262)	(13,338)	16,110
Change in other liabilities									(2,531)	314	2,146
Equity In Undistributed Earnings Of Subsidiaries									(44,752)	(6,118)	(6,940)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities									7,565	61,635	31,128
Investing Activities
Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities									0	0	2,334
Return of capital									0	0	2,500
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities											4,834
Financing Activities
Dividends paid									(25,718)	(25,304)	(24,487)
Issuance of common stock									6,864	0	0
Purchases of treasury stock									(10,018)	(7,055)	(27,957)
Exercise of stock options									1,155	2,979	580
Proceeds from exercise of warrants									0	1,896	0
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities									(27,717)	(27,484)	(51,864)
(Decrease) increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents									(20,152)	34,151	(15,902)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				$ 46,672				$ 12,521	46,672	12,521	28,423
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 26,520				$ 46,672				$ 26,520	$ 46,672	$ 12,521

Summarized Quarterly Financi120

Summarized Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 33,884	$ 33,046	$ 32,932	$ 32,289	$ 32,222	$ 30,768	$ 31,720	$ 32,364	$ 132,152	$ 127,074	$ 129,566
Taxable equivalent adjustment	(258)	(224)	(195)	(192)	(179)	(147)	(144)	(142)
Interest income (FTE)	34,142	33,270	33,127	32,481	32,401	30,915	31,864	32,506
Interest expense	3,504	3,268	3,264	3,169	3,010	2,910	2,937	2,973	13,207	11,830	11,960
Net Interest Income	30,638	30,002	29,863	29,312	29,391	28,005	28,927	29,533
Provision for loan losses	1,301	1,432	1,122	539	2,813	451	2,836	888	4,395	6,988	4,054
Investment securities gains (losses)	0	2,668	845	0	0	0	2,116	14
Noninterest income	14,371	14,079	13,736	13,127	14,074	13,706	13,289	24,007	58,825	67,206	58,722
Noninterest expense	22,456	25,284	24,283	24,140	21,165	25,377	23,244	23,165	96,164	92,951	95,041
Income before income tax expense	21,252	20,033	19,039	17,760	19,487	15,883	18,252	29,501	77,211	82,511	77,233
Income tax expense	6,338	6,577	6,303	5,866	5,793	5,129	6,125	11,367	25,083	28,414	24,271
Interest Income Taxable Equivalent Adjustment - Tax	258	224	195	192	179	147	144	142
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	14,656	13,232	12,541	11,702	13,515	10,607	11,983	17,992	$ 52,128	$ 54,097	$ 52,962
Net earnings available to common shareholders	$ 14,479	$ 13,075	$ 12,391	$ 11,571	$ 13,362	$ 10,487	$ 11,849	$ 17,783
Basic earnings per common share	$ 0.97	$ 0.88	$ 0.83	$ 0.78	$ 0.88	$ 0.69	$ 0.78	$ 1.18	$ 3.46	$ 3.54	$ 3.40
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.97	$ 0.88	$ 0.83	$ 0.78	$ 0.88	$ 0.69	$ 0.78	$ 1.17	$ 3.45	$ 3.53	$ 3.38
Basic	14,894	14,899	14,889	14,916	15,158	15,178	15,104	15,067	14,900	15,123	15,403
Average shares outstanding, diluted	14,914	14,909	14,902	14,927	15,175	15,198	15,127	15,149	14,913	15,171	15,488

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 14,656	$ 13,232	$ 12,541	$ 11,702	$ 13,515	$ 10,607	$ 11,983	$ 17,992	$ 52,128	$ 54,097	$ 52,962
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic									623	613	562
Distributed earnings allocated to common shares outstanding									25,710	25,212	23,984
Undistributed earnings allocated to common shares outstanding									25,795	28,272	28,416
Net earnings allocated to common shareholders									$ 51,505	$ 53,484	$ 52,400
Average shares outstanding, basic	14,894,000	14,899,000	14,889,000	14,916,000	15,158,000	15,178,000	15,104,000	15,067,000	14,900,000	15,123,000	15,403,000
Effect of dilutive securities									13,000	48,000	85,000
Average shares outstanding, diluted	14,914,000	14,909,000	14,902,000	14,927,000	15,175,000	15,198,000	15,127,000	15,149,000	14,913,000	15,171,000	15,488,000
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.97	$ 0.88	$ 0.83	$ 0.78	$ 0.88	$ 0.69	$ 0.78	$ 1.18	$ 3.46	$ 3.54	$ 3.40
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.97	$ 0.88	$ 0.83	$ 0.78	$ 0.88	$ 0.69	$ 0.78	$ 1.17	$ 3.45	$ 3.53	$ 3.38
Options to purchase shares of common stock, anti-dilutive									2,000	13,000	0

Accumulated Other Comprehens122

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Combined Federal And State Income Tax Rate	37.00%	37.00%
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (3,832)	$ (4,159)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(964)	1,671
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	(2,216)	(1,344)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(3,180)	327	$ 831
Ending balance	(7,012)	(3,832)	(4,159)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(4,759)	(5,349)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	99	590
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	99	590
Ending balance	(4,660)	(4,759)	(5,349)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available-for-Sale
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	927	1,190
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(1,063)	1,081
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss	(2,216)	(1,344)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(3,279)	(263)
Ending balance	$ (2,352)	$ 927	$ 1,190

Accumulated Other Comprehens123

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gains on sale of investment securities									$ 3,513	$ 2,130	$ 1,156
Income tax expense	$ 6,338	$ 6,577	$ 6,303	$ 5,866	$ 5,793	$ 5,129	$ 6,125	$ 11,367	25,083	28,414	24,271
Net income available to common shareholders	$ 14,656	$ 13,232	$ 12,541	$ 11,702	$ 13,515	$ 10,607	$ 11,983	$ 17,992	52,128	54,097	52,962
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available-for-Sale | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gains on sale of investment securities									3,513	2,130	1,156
Income tax expense									1,297	786	427
Net income available to common shareholders									$ 2,216	$ 1,344	$ 729