Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) 10-K 7 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 24, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'S Y BANCORP INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000835324	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$316,583,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	14,611,849	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and due from banks	$34,519	$42,610
Federal funds sold and interest bearing due from banks	36,251	25,093
Mortgage loans held for sale	1,757	14,047
Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $493,066 in 2013 and $377,383 in 2012)	490,031	386,440
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	6,334	5,180
Other securities	1,013	1,000
Loans	1,721,350	1,584,594
Less allowance for loan losses	28,522	31,881
Net loans	1,692,828	1,552,713
Premises and equipment, net	39,813	36,532
Bank owned life insurance	29,180	28,149
Accrued interest receivable	5,712	5,091
Other assets	51,824	51,407
Total assets	2,389,262	2,148,262
Deposits	'	'
Non-interest bearing	423,350	396,159
Interest bearing	1,557,587	1,385,534
Total deposits	1,980,937	1,781,693
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	62,615	59,045
Federal funds purchased	55,295	16,552
Accrued interest payable	128	166
Other liabilities	26,514	22,949
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	34,329	31,882
Subordinated debentures	'	30,900
Total liabilities	2,159,818	1,943,187
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	'	'
Common stock, no par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 14,608,556 shares in 2013 and 13,915,265 shares in 2012	9,581	7,273
Additional paid-in capital	33,255	17,731
Retained earnings	188,825	174,650
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-2,217	5,421
Total stockholders' equity	229,444	205,075
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$2,389,262	$2,148,262

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Securities available for sale, amortized cost (in dollars)	$493,066	$377,383
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	14,608,556	13,915,265
Common stock, shares outstanding	14,608,556	13,915,265

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Interest income	'	'	'
Loans	$78,703	$79,398	$79,049
Federal funds sold	295	320	255
Mortgage loans held for sale	219	344	231
Securities	'	'	'
Taxable	6,099	5,657	5,174
Tax-exempt	1,148	1,182	1,330
Total interest income	86,464	86,901	86,039
Interest expense	'	'	'
Deposits	5,011	7,166	10,105
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	146	180	253
Federal funds purchased	32	31	38
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	887	2,461	1,460
Subordinated debentures	3,090	3,113	3,451
Total interest expense	9,166	12,951	15,307
Net interest income	77,298	73,950	70,732
Provision for loan losses	6,550	11,500	12,600
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	70,748	62,450	58,132
Non-interest income	'	'	'
Investment management and trust services	16,287	14,278	13,841
Service charges on deposit accounts	8,986	8,516	8,348
Bankcard transaction revenue	4,378	3,985	3,722
Mortgage banking revenue	3,978	5,771	3,049
Loss on sales of securities available for sale	-5	'	'
Brokerage commissions and fees	2,159	2,593	2,219
Bank owned life insurance income	1,031	1,006	1,019
Gain on acquisition	449	'	'
Other	1,739	2,308	1,046
Total non-interest income	39,002	38,457	33,244
Non-interest expenses	'	'	'
Salaries and employee benefits	41,145	37,960	33,125
Net occupancy expense	5,615	5,651	5,192
Data processing expense	6,319	5,278	5,014
Furniture and equipment expense	1,126	1,306	1,299
FDIC insurance	1,431	1,494	1,655
Acquisition costs	1,548	'	'
Loss on other real estate owned	652	1,410	1,716
Other	13,516	12,373	11,580
Total non-interest expenses	71,352	65,472	59,581
Income before income taxes	38,398	35,435	31,795
Income tax expense	11,228	9,634	8,191
Net income	$27,170	$25,801	$23,604
Net income per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$1.91	$1.86	$1.71
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.89	$1.85	$1.71

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'
Net income	$27,170	$25,801	$23,604
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale:	'	'	'
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period (net of tax of $(4,234), $(24), and $1,362, respectively)	-7,863	-45	2,530
Unrealized gains on hedging instruments:	'	'	'
Unrealized gains arising during the period (net of tax of $8, $0, and $0, respectively)	16	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for securities losses realized in income (net of tax of $2, $0, and $0, respectively)	3	'	'
Minimum pension liability adjustment (net of tax of $111, $2, and $(111), respectively)	206	4	-207
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-7,638	-41	2,323
Comprehensive income	$19,532	$25,760	$25,927

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	'	'	'
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale arising during the period, tax	($4,234)	($24)	$1,362
Unrealized (losses) gains on hedging instruments arising during the period, tax	8	0	0
Reclassification adjustment for securities losses realized in income, tax	2	0	0
Minimum pension liability adjustment, tax	$111	$2	($111)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating activities	'	'	'
Net income	$27,170	$25,801	$23,604
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Provision for loan losses	6,550	11,500	12,600
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net	7,969	4,964	4,019
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	570	-2,933	-2,068
Loss on sale of securities available for sale	5	'	'
Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale	-2,657	-4,321	-2,122
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale	-149,745	-241,128	-126,306
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale	164,692	235,783	136,434
Bank owned life insurance income	-1,031	-1,006	-1,019
(Increase) decrease in value of private investment fund	'	-637	421
Proceeds from liquidation of private investment fund	'	2,846	'
Loss on other real estate owned	652	1,410	1,716
Loss on the disposal of equipment	51	190	382
Gain on acquisition	-449	'	'
Stock compensation expense	1,940	1,481	1,165
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	-265	-83	-125
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets	736	769	3,533
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities	2,141	-19,840	-7,805
Net cash provided by operating activities	58,329	14,796	44,429
Investing activities	'	'	'
Purchases of securities available for sale	-443,969	-488,390	-404,514
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale	696	'	'
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale	406,385	452,447	300,620
Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity	'	'	20
Net increase in loans	-112,156	-53,599	-57,037
Purchases of premises and equipment	-2,365	-3,301	-8,249
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	8,963	'	'
Proceeds from disposal of equipment	'	3	7
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets	6,578	2,976	7,206
Net cash used in investing activities	-135,868	-89,864	-161,947
Financing activities	'	'	'
Net increase in deposits	78,809	163,954	124,271
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased	39,551	-27,702	17,788
Net decrease in other short-term borrowings	'	'	-1,998
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances	12,510	31,462	'
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances	-10,063	-60,011	-11
Repayments of subordinated debentures	-30,900	-10,000	'
Issuance of common stock for options and dividend reinvestment plan	2,435	961	705
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	265	83	125
Common stock repurchases	-331	-205	-167
Cash dividends paid	-11,670	-10,691	-9,930
Net cash provided by financing activities	80,606	87,851	130,783
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	3,067	12,783	13,265
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	67,703	54,920	41,655
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$70,770	$67,703	$54,920

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$169,861	$6,679	$12,206	$147,837	$3,139
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	13,737	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	23,604	'	'	23,604	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,323	'	'	'	2,323
Stock compensation expense	1,165	'	1,165	'	'
Stock issued for exercise of stock options and dividend reinvestment plan, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations upon vesting of stock awards	663	159	504	'	'
Stock issued for exercise of stock options and dividend reinvestment plan, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations upon vesting of stock awards (in shares)	'	48	'	'	'
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock	'	140	866	-1,006	'
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock (in shares)	'	42	'	'	'
Cash dividends, $0.81, $0.77 and $0.72 per share for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively	-9,930	'	'	-9,930	'
Shares repurchased and cancelled	'	-25	-142	167	'
Shares repurchased and cancelled (in shares)	'	-8	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	187,686	6,953	14,599	160,672	5,462
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	13,819	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	25,801	'	'	25,801	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-41	'	'	'	-41
Stock compensation expense	1,481	'	1,481	'	'
Stock issued for exercise of stock options and dividend reinvestment plan, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations upon vesting of stock awards	1,397	233	1,166	-2	'
Stock issued for exercise of stock options and dividend reinvestment plan, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations upon vesting of stock awards (in shares)	'	70	'	'	'
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock	'	190	1,108	-1,298	'
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock (in shares)	'	57	'	'	'
Cash dividends, $0.81, $0.77 and $0.72 per share for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively	-10,691	'	'	-10,691	'
Shares repurchased and cancelled	-558	-103	-623	168	'
Shares repurchased and cancelled (in shares)	'	-31	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	205,075	7,273	17,731	174,650	5,421
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	13,915	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	27,170	'	'	27,170	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-7,638	'	'	'	-7,638
Stock compensation expense	1,940	'	1,940	'	'
Stock issued for exercise of stock options and dividend reinvestment plan, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations upon vesting of stock awards	3,375	503	3,041	-169	'
Stock issued for exercise of stock options and dividend reinvestment plan, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations upon vesting of stock awards (in shares)	'	151	'	'	'
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock	'	184	1,083	-1,267	'
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock (in shares)	'	55	'	'	'
Stock issued for acquisition	12,198	1,769	10,429	'	'
Stock issued for acquisition (in shares)	'	531	'	'	'
Cash dividends, $0.81, $0.77 and $0.72 per share for the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively	-11,670	'	'	-11,670	'
Shares repurchased and cancelled	-1,006	-148	-969	111	'
Shares repurchased and cancelled (in shares)	'	-43	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$229,444	$9,581	$33,255	$188,825	($2,217)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	14,609	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha1

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'
Cash dividends (in dollars per share)	$0.81	$0.77	$0.72

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation and Nature of Operations
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company (“the Bank”).  S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II was dissolved subsequent to the redemption of trust preferred securities on December 31, 2013. It was a Delaware statutory trust that was a wholly-owned unconsolidated finance subsidiary of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.  See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements.  Significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation.  Bancorp has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure up to the date on which financial statements were issued and determined there were none.
	In addition to traditional commercial and personal banking activities, Bancorp has an investment management and trust department offering a wide range of trust administration, investment management, retirement planning, estate administration and financial planning services. Bancorp’s primary market area is Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding communities including southern Indiana.  Other markets include Indianapolis, Indiana where Bancorp has three full service branches, and Cincinnati, Ohio where Bancorp has three full service branches.
	Basis of Financial Statement Presentation and Use of Estimates
	The consolidated financial statements of Bancorp and its subsidiaries have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and conform to predominant practices within the banking industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of related revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the valuation of other real estate owned, determination of the allowance for loan losses and income tax assets, estimated liabilities and expense.
	Cash Equivalents and Cash Flows
	Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and Federal funds sold as segregated in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The following supplemental cash flow information addresses certain cash payments and noncash transactions for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2013 as follows:
		Years ended December 31
	(in thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Cash payments:
	Income tax payments	$	8,350	$	10,685	$	4,611
	Cash paid for interest	9,210		13,017		15,379
	Non-cash transactions:
	Transfers from loans to other real estate owned	$	5,246	$	4,486	$	12,219
	Securities
	Securities available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk and other factors related to interest rate and prepayment risk changes. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax effect, included in stockholders’ equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the interest method over the life of the security. Gains or losses on sales of securities are computed on a specific identification cost basis for securities.  Declines in fair value of investment securities available for sale (with certain exceptions for debt securities noted below) that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are charged to earnings as a realized loss, and a new cost basis for the securities is established. In evaluating other-than-temporary impairment, management considers the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost, financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of Bancorp to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value in the near term. Declines in fair value of debt securities below amortized cost are deemed to be other-than-temporary in circumstances where: (1) Bancorp has the intent to sell a security; (2) it is more likely than not that Bancorp will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) Bancorp does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security.  If Bancorp intends to sell a security or if it is more likely than not that Bancorp will be required to sell the security before recovery, an other-than-temporary impairment write-down is recognized in earnings equal to the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value. If Bancorp does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the other-than-temporary impairment write-down is separated into an amount representing credit loss, which is recognized in earnings, and an amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. Declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary are included in gains (losses) on sales of securities available for sale in the consolidated statements of income.  See Note 4 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for additional information on investment securities.
	Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
	Mortgage loans held for sale are initially recorded at the lower of cost or market value on an individual loan basis. All these loans are covered by investor commitments, so gains on sales of mortgage loans are recorded at the time of disbursement of loan proceeds at the difference between the sales proceeds and the loan’s carrying value net of any origination costs.
	Loans
	Loans are stated at the unpaid principal balance less net deferred loan fees or costs. Loan fees, net of any costs, are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan on an effective yield basis.  Interest income on loans is recorded on the accrual basis except for those loans in a non-accrual income status. Loans are placed in a non-accrual income status when prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are considered doubtful or when a default of principal or interest has existed for 90 days or more unless such a loan is well secured and in the process of collection.  When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any interest previously accrued but not yet collected is reversed against current income.  Interest income is recorded on a cash basis during the period a loan is on non-accrual status so long as the recovery of principal is reasonably assured.  Non-accrual loans may be returned to accrual status once prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are reasonably assured.  Loans are accounted for as troubled debt restructuring when Bancorp, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.  If a loan is restructured at a market rate for a new loan with comparable risk, and the loan is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement, it shall be removed from restructured status generally after six months of performance.
	Loans are classified as impaired when it is probable Bancorp will be unable to collect interest and principal according to the terms of the loan agreement. These loans are measured based on the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loans’ effective interest rate or at the estimated fair value of the loans’ collateral, if applicable.  Impaired loans consist of loans in non-accrual status or loans accounted for as troubled debt restructuring.
	Allowance for Loan Losses
	The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Prior to the third quarter of 2013, management measured the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses in its entirety using (a) quantitative (historical loss rates) and qualitative factors (management adjustment factors); (b) specific allocations on impaired loans, and (c) an unallocated amount.  The unallocated amount was evaluated on the loan portfolio in its entirety and was based on additional factors, such as national and local economic trends and conditions, changes in volume and severity of past due loans, volume of non-accrual loans, volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans and other factors and trends that affect specific loans and categories of loans, such as a heightened risk in the commercial and industrial loan portfolios.  Bancorp utilized the sum of all allowance amounts derived as described above, including a reasonable unallocated allowance, as an indicator of the appropriate level of allowance for loan and lease losses.
	During the third quarter of 2013, Bancorp refined its allowance calculation whereby it “allocated” the portion of the allowance that was previously deemed to be unallocated allowance based on management’s determination of the appropriate qualitative adjustment. This refined allowance calculation includes specific allowance allocations to loan portfolio segments at December 31, 2013 for qualitative factors including, among other factors, (i) national and local economic and business conditions, (ii) the quality and experience of lending staff and management, (iii) changes in lending policies and procedures, (iv) changes in volume and severity of past due loans, classified loans and non-performing loans, (v) potential impact of any concentrations of credit, (vi) changes in the nature and terms of loans such as growth rates and utilization rates, (vii) changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, considering Bancorp’s disposition bias, and (viii) the effect of other external factors such as the legal and regulatory environment.  Bancorp may also consider other qualitative factors in future periods for additional allowance allocations, including, among other factors, changes in Bancorp’s loan review process.   Changes in the criteria used in this evaluation or the availability of new information could cause the allowance to be increased or decreased in future periods. In addition, bank regulatory agencies, as part of their examination process, may require adjustments to the allowance for loan and lease losses based on their judgments and estimates.
	Based on this quantitative and qualitative analysis, provisions are made to the allowance for loan losses.  Such provisions are reflected as a charge against current earnings in Bancorp’s consolidated statements of income.
	The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is monitored by the internal loan review staff and reported quarterly to the Executive Loan Committee and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the adequacy of Bancorp’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require Bancorp to make additional provisions to the allowance based upon their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examinations.
	Acquired loans
	Bancorp acquired loans in the second quarter of 2013 as part of the acquisition referenced in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.  Acquired loans were initially recorded at their acquisition date fair values.  US GAAP prohibits carryover of the allowance for loan losses as any credit losses in the loans are included in the determination of the fair value of the loans at the acquisition date. Fair values for acquired loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves assumptions and judgments as to credit risk, default rates, loss severity, collateral values, discount rates, payment speeds, prepayment risk, and liquidity risk at the time of acquisition.
	Acquired loans that had evidence of deterioration in credit quality since origination and for which it was probable, at acquisition, that Bancorp will be unable to collect all contractually required payments were specifically identified and analyzed. The excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as accretable discount and will be recognized as interest income over the remaining life of the loan. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as non-accretable discount. The non-accretable discount represents estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require Bancorp to evaluate the need for an allowance for loan losses on these loans.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows will result in the reversal of a corresponding amount of the non-accretable discount which Bancorp will reclassify as an accretable discount that will be recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method. Bancorp’s evaluation of the amount of future cash flows that it expects to collect is performed in a similar manner as that used to determine its allowance for loan losses. Charge-offs of the principal amount on credit-impaired acquired loans would be first applied to non-accretable discount.
	For acquired loans that are not deemed impaired at acquisition, the methods used to estimate the required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans is the same for originated loans.
	Premises and Equipment
	Premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of premises and equipment is computed using straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 to 40 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases, including expected renewals, or over the useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.  Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized.
	Other Assets
	Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) is carried at net realizable value, which considers any applicable surrender charges.  Also, Bancorp maintains life insurance policies other than BOLI in conjunction with its non-qualified defined benefit and non-qualified compensation plans.
	Other real estate is carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value minus estimated selling costs. Any write downs to fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. In certain situations, improvements to prepare assets for sale are capitalized if those costs increase the estimated fair value of the asset.  Expenses incurred in maintaining assets, write downs to reflect subsequent declines in value, and realized gains or losses are reflected in operations and are included in non-interest income and expense.
	Bancorp’s investment in a domestic private investment fund was comprised of bank and other financial industry securities and was accounted for as an equity-method investment in accordance with US GAAP.
	MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, considering appropriate prepayment assumptions.  MSRs are evaluated quarterly for impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value.
	Goodwill is measured and evaluated at least annually for impairment.  No impairment charges have been deemed necessary or recorded to date, as the fair value is substantially in excess of the carrying value.
	Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
	Bancorp enters into sales of securities under agreement to repurchase at a specified future date.  Such repurchase agreements are considered financing agreements and, accordingly, the obligation to repurchase assets sold is reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets of Bancorp.  Repurchase agreements are collateralized by debt securities which are owned and under the control of Bancorp.  These agreements are used in conjunction with collateralized corporate cash management accounts.
	Repurchased Shares of Common Stock
	The repurchase of Bancorp’s common stock is recorded at cost, and repurchased shares are returned to the status of authorized, but unissued.  Amounts recorded in common stock are based on the stated value of the shares, as there is no par value.  Residual amounts are recorded in additional paid in capital.
	Income Taxes
	Bancorp accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax bases of Bancorp’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of income in the period that includes the enactment date.
	No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 because Bancorp has sufficient prior taxable income, future projected taxable income, and tax planning strategies to allow for utilization of the deductible temporary differences and capital loss carryforwards within the carryforward period.  Management believes it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be realized.
	To the extent unrecognized income tax benefits become realized or the related accrued interest is no longer necessary, Bancorp’s provision for income taxes would be favorably impacted.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $40,000 and $70,000, respectively.  If recognized, the tax benefits would reduce tax expense and accordingly, increase net income.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts for current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax returns due to statutes of limitation, changes in management’s judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examination, litigation and legislative activity and the addition or elimination of uncertain tax positions.
	Bancorp’s policy is to report interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the amount accrued for the potential payment of interest and penalties was $2,000 and $4,000, respectively.
	Bancorp invests in certain partnerships that yield low-income housing, historic and new market tax credits as well as tax deductible losses. These tax benefits are recognized in income tax expense using an effective yield method over the life of the investment.
	Net Income Per Share
	Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the weighted average number of shares that would be issued upon exercise of dilutive options and stock appreciation rights, assuming proceeds are used to repurchase shares under the treasury stock method.
	Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources.  For Bancorp, this includes net income, changes in unrealized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities and cash flow hedging instruments, net of taxes, and minimum pension liability adjustments, net of taxes.
	Segment Information
	Bancorp provides a broad range of financial services to individuals, corporations and others through its thirty-four full service banking locations as of December 31, 2013.  These services include lending and deposit services, cash management services, securities brokerage activities, mortgage origination and investment management and trust activities.  Bancorp’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated in two reportable operating segments: commercial banking and investment management and trust.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	For all awards, stock-based compensation expense recognized is based on the fair value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that are ultimately expected to vest, reduced for estimated forfeitures. US GAAP requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
	Derivatives
	Bancorp uses derivative financial instruments as part of its interest rate risk management, including interest rate swaps. US GAAP establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. As required by US GAAP, Bancorp’s interest rate swaps are recognized as other assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. To qualify for hedge accounting, Bancorp must comply with detailed rules and documentation requirements at inception of the hedge, and hedge effectiveness is assessed at inception and periodically throughout the life of each hedging relationship. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is measured periodically throughout the life of the hedging relationship.
	For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to interest income or expense when the hedged transaction affects earnings, while the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of derivative, if any, is recognized immediately in other noninterest income. Bancorp assesses effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the cumulative changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the cumulative changes in cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. No component of the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
	Bancorp offers interest rate swaps to customers desiring long-term fixed rate lending whereby Bancorp receives interest at a fixed rate and pays interest at a variable rate. Simultaneously, Bancorp enters into an interest rate swap agreement with an unrelated counterparty whereby Bancorp pays interest at a fixed rate and receives interest at a variable rate. Because of matching terms of offsetting contracts and the collateral provisions mitigating any non-performance risk, changes in fair value subsequent to initial recognition have an insignificant effect on earnings. Because these derivative instruments have not been designated as hedging instruments, the derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, with changes in fair value, due to changes in prevailing interest rates, recorded in other noninterest income.
	Bancorp had no fair value hedging relationships at December 31, 2013 or 2012. Bancorp does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

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Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks	'
Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks	'
	(2) Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks
	Bancorp is required to maintain an average reserve balance in cash or with the Federal Reserve Bank relating to customer deposits. The amount of those required reserve balances was approximately $1,105,000 and $859,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Acquisition

Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisition	'
Acquisition	'
	(3) Acquisition
	On April 30, 2013, Bancorp completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of THE BANCorp, Inc. (“Oldham”), parent company of THE BANK — Oldham County, Inc.  As a result of the transaction, THE BANK — Oldham County merged into Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company.  Since the acquisition date, results of operations acquired in the Oldham transaction have been included in Bancorp’s financial results.
	The Oldham transaction has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration transferred were recorded at estimated fair value on the acquisition date. Assets acquired totaled approximately $146.0 million, including $39.8 million of loans and leases.  Liabilities assumed totaled $125.1 million, including $120.4 million of deposits.  Fair value adjustments resulted in net assets acquired in excess of the consideration paid.  Accordingly, a non-taxable gain of $449,000 was recognized.
	The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, adjusted for fair value at the acquisition date.
	(amounts in thousands)
	Purchase price:
	Cash	$	8,297
	Equity instruments (531,288 common shares of Bancorp)	12,198
	Total purchase price	20,495
	Identifiable assets:
	Cash and federal funds sold	17,260
	Investment securities	81,827
	Loans	39,755
	Premises and equipment	4,008
	Core deposit intangible	2,543
	Other assets	605
	Total identifiable assets	145,998
	Identifiable liabilities:
	Deposits	120,435
	Securities sold under agreement to repurchase	2,762
	Other liabilities	1,857
	Total identifiable liabilities	125,054
	Net gain resulting from acquisition	$	449
	Acquisition costs (included in non-interest expenses in Bancorp’s income statement for the year ended December 31, 2013)	$	1,548
	Fair value of the common shares issued as part of the consideration paid was determined based on the closing market price of Bancorp’s common shares on the acquisition date.
	In the second quarter of 2013, Bancorp recorded a core deposit intangible of $2,543,000 which is being amortized over a ten year period using an accelerated method which anticipates the life of the underlying deposits to which the intangible is attributable.  At December 31, 2013, the unamortized core deposit intangible was $2,151,000.
	In many cases, determining fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities required Bancorp to estimate cash flows expected to result from those assets and liabilities and to discount those cash flows at appropriate rates of interest. The most significant of these determinations related to valuation of acquired loans.
	(in thousands)	Acquired			Acquired non-impaired			Total
		impaired			loans			acquired
		loans						loans
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	$	3,285		$	37,763		$	41,048
	Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected	(372		)	(723		)	(1,095		)
	Expected cash flows at acquisition	2,913			37,040			39,953
	Interest component of expected cash flows	(174		)	(24		)	(198		)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition - estimated fair value	$	2,739		$	37,016		$	39,755
	Fair values of checking, savings and money market deposit accounts acquired from Oldham were assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. Certificate of deposit accounts were valued at the present value of the certificates’ expected contractual payments discounted at market rates for similar certificates.
	In connection with the Oldham acquisition, Bancorp incurred expenses related to executing the transaction and integrating and conforming acquired operations with and into Bancorp. Those expenses consisted largely of conversion of systems and/or integration of operations, professional services, costs related to termination of existing contractual arrangements of Oldham to purchase various services; initial marketing and promotion expenses designed to introduce Bancorp to its new customers; and printing, postage, supplies, and other costs of completing the transaction.
	A summary of acquisition costs, all recorded in the second quarter 2013 consolidated statement of income, follows:
	(in thousands)
	Data conversion	$	906
	Consulting	262
	Salaries and employee benefits	103
	Legal	96
	All other	181
	Total	$	1,548

Securities

Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities	'
Securities	'
	(4) Securities
	The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of securities available for sale follow:
	(in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized
	December 31, 2013	cost		Gains		Losses		Fair value
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	110,000	$	—	$	—	$	110,000
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	138,094		1,623		1,872		137,845
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	176,524		1,391		5,222		172,693
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	68,448		1,473		428		69,493
	Total securities available for sale	$	493,066	$	4,487	$	7,522	$	490,031
	(in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized
	December 31, 2012	cost		Gains		Losses		Fair value
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	98,000	$	—	$	—	$	98,000
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	83,015		2,789		56		85,748
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	137,407		3,594		120		140,881
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	57,961		2,844		12		60,793
	Trust preferred securities of financial institutions	1,000		18		—		1,018
	Total securities available for sale	$	377,383	$	9,245	$	188	$	386,440
	There are no securities held to maturity as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	In the second quarter of 2013, Bancorp sold obligations of state and political subdivisions with a total par value of $685,000, generating a loss of $5,000.  These securities, acquired in the Oldham transaction, were sold in the ordinary course of investment management because they did not meet Bancorp’s current investment strategy.  Management has the intent and ability to hold all remaining investment securities available for sale for the foreseeable future.  No securities were sold in 2012.
	In addition to the available for sale portfolio, investment securities held by Bancorp include certain securities which are not readily marketable, and are carried at cost. This category includes holdings of Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) stock which are required for access to FHLB borrowing availability, and are classified as restricted securities.  Other securities consist of a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) investment which matures in 2014, which is fully collateralized with a government agency security of similar duration, and holdings of stock in a correspondent bank Bancorp utilized for various services.  Bancorp reviewed the investment in FHLB stock as of December 31, 2013, considering the FHLB equity position, its continuance of dividend payments, liquidity position, and positive year-to-date net income.  Based on this review, Bancorp believes its investment in FHLB stock is not impaired.
	A summary of available for sale investment securities by maturity groupings as of December 31, 2013 is shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.  The investment portfolio includes mortgage-backed securities, all of which are guaranteed by agencies such as the FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA.  These securities differ from traditional debt securities primarily in that they may have uncertain principal payment dates and are priced based on estimated prepayment rates of the underlying collateral.
	(in thousands)
	Securities available for sale	Amortized cost		Fair value
	Due within 1 year	$	120,183	$	120,234
	Due after 1 but within 5 years	128,126		129,476
	Due after 5 but within 10 years	35,980		36,172
	Due after 10 years	32,253		31,456
	Mortgage-backed securities	176,524		172,693
	Total securities available for sale	$	493,066	$	490,031
	Securities with a carrying value of approximately $243.5 million at December 31, 2013 and $158.2 million at December 31, 2012 were pledged to secure accounts of commercial depositors in cash management accounts, public deposits, and cash balances for certain investment management and trust accounts.
	At year end 2013 and 2012, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.
	Securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2013 and 2012, not recognized in income are as follows:
		Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	(In thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
	December 31, 2013
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	$	76,755	$	1,429	$	4,353	$	443	$	81,108	$	1,872
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	112,652		4,400		8,752		822		121,404		5,222
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	22,092		405		1,211		23		23,303		428
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	211,499	$	6,234	$	14,316	$	1,288	$	225,815	$	7,522
		Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	(In thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
	December 31, 2012
	enterprise obligations	$	29,996	$	56	$	—	$	—	$	29,996	56
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	16,609		120		$	—	$	—	$	16,609	$	120
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	2,292		12		—		—		2,292		12
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	48,897	$	188	$	—	$	—	$	48,897	$	188
	Unrealized losses on Bancorp’s investment securities portfolio have not been recognized in income because the securities are of high credit quality, and the decline in fair values is largely due to changes in the prevailing interest rate environment since the purchase date.  Fair value is expected to recover as securities reach their maturity date and/or the interest rate environment returns to conditions similar to when these securities were purchased.  These investments consist of 155 and 14 separate investment positions as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Because management does not intend to sell the investments, and it is not likely that Bancorp will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, Bancorp does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2013.

Loans

Loans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans	'
Loans	'
	(5) Loans
	The composition of loans by primary loan portfolio segment follows:
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Commercial and industrial	$	510,739		$	426,930
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	91,719			85,456
	Undeveloped land	37,871			45,797
	Real estate mortgage	1,046,823			989,631
	Consumer	34,198			36,780
		$	1,721,350		$	1,584,594
	Loan balances include deferred loan origination fees, net of deferred loan costs. At December 31, 2013, net deferred loan costs exceeded deferred loan fees, resulting in net balances of ($139,000), compared to $47,000 at December 31, 2012.  During 2013, deferred loan origination costs exceeded deferred fees for new loans, resulting in the net balance decrease.
	Bancorp’s credit exposure is diversified with secured and unsecured loans to individuals and businesses.  No specific industry concentration exceeds ten percent of loans. While Bancorp has a diversified loan portfolio, a customer’s ability to honor contracts is somewhat dependent upon the economic stability and/or industry in which that customer does business.  Loans outstanding and related unfunded commitments are primarily concentrated within Bancorp’s current market areas, which encompass the Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati metropolitan markets.
	Bancorp occasionally enters into loan participation agreements with other banks in the ordinary course of business to diversify credit risk.  For most sold participation loans, Bancorp has retained effective control of the loans, typically by restricting the participating institutions from pledging or selling their share of the loan without permission from Bancorp.  US GAAP requires the participated portion of these loans to be recorded as secured borrowings.  The participated portions of these loans are included in the commercial and industrial loan totals above, and a corresponding liability is reflected in other liabilities.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the total participated portions of loans of this nature were $9,449,000 and $7,658,000 respectively.
	Loans to directors and their associates, including loans to companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers are presented in the following table.
	(in thousands)	Year ended December 31,
	Loans to directors and executive officers	2013			2012
	Balance as of January 1	$	6,099		$	622
	New loans and advances on lines of credit	10,006			6,691
	Repayments on loans and lines of credit	7,438			1,214
	Balance as of December 31	$	8,667		$	6,099
	The higher amounts of advances and repayments in 2013 are primarily attributable to the utilization of daily sweep features on a working capital line of credit.
	The following table presents the balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
		Type of loan
					Construction
					and development
		Commercial			excluding
	(in thousands)	and			undeveloped			Undeveloped			Real estate
	December 31, 2013	industrial			land			land			mortgage			Consumer					Total
	Loans	$	510,739		$	91,719		$	37,871		$	1,046,823		$	34,198				$	1,721,350
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,579		$	26		$	7,340		$	7,478		$	84				$	22,507
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	502,535		$	90,428		$	30,531		$	1,038,824		$	34,095				$	1,696,413
	Balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	625		$	1,265		$	—		$	521		$	19				$	2,430
					Construction
					and development
		Commercial			excluding
		and			undeveloped			Undeveloped			Real estate
		industrial			land			land			mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	Allowance for loan losses
	At December 31, 2012	$	5,949		$	4,536		$	—		$	14,288		$	362		$	6,746		$	31,881
	Provision	1,583			(2,119		)	13,256			490			86			(6,746		)	6,550
	Charge-offs	(457		)	(25		)	(7,961		)	(2,758		)	(763		)	—			(11,964		)
	Recoveries	569			163			81			584			658			—			2,055
	At December 31, 2013	$	7,644		$	2,555		$	5,376		$	12,604		$	343		$	—		$	28,522
	Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	762		$	—		$	—		$	606		$	84					$	1,452
	Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	6,882		$	2,555		$	5,376		$	11,998		$	259		$	—		$	27,070
		Type of loan
	(in thousands)	Commercial			Construction			Real estate
	December 31, 2012	and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer					Total
	Loans	$	426,930		$	131,253		$	989,631		$	36,780				$	1,584,594
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,667		$	10,863		$	9,795		$	4				$	29,329
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	418,263		$	120,390		$	979,836		$	36,776				$	1,555,265
		Commercial			Construction			Real estate
		and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	Allowance for loan losses
	At December 31, 2011	$	7,364		$	3,546		$	11,182		$	540		$	7,113		$	29,745
	Provision	3,024			2,716			6,308			(181		)	(367		)	11,500
	Charge-offs	(4,523		)	(1,726		)	(3,451		)	(798		)	—			(10,498		)
	Recoveries	84			—			249			801			—			1,134
	At December 31, 2012	$	5,949		$	4,536		$	14,288		$	362		$	6,746		$	31,881
	Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	156		$	2,898		$	563		$	—					$	3,617
	Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	5,793		$	1,638		$	13,725		$	362		$	6,746		$	28,264
		Type of loan
		Commercial			Construction			Real estate
December 31, 2011	and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer					Total
(in thousands)
Loans	$	393,729		$	147,637		$	966,665		$	36,814				$	1,544,845
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	5,459		$	2,416		$	14,170		$	94				$	22,139
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	388,270		$	145,221		$	952,495		$	36,720				$	1,522,706
	Commercial			Construction			Real estate
	and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for loan losses
At December 31, 2010	$	2,796		$	2,280		$	12,272		$	623		$	7,572		$	25,543
Provision	5,475			2,859			4,592			133			(459		)	12,600
Charge-offs	(1,015		)	(1,593		)	(5,840		)	(673		)	—			(9,121		)
Recoveries	108			—			158			457			—			723
At December 31, 2011	$	7,364		$	3,546		$	11,182		$	540		$	7,113		$	29,745
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	954		$	10		$	1,597		$	—					$	2,561
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	6,410		$	3,536		$	9,585		$	540		$	7,113		$	27,184
Prior to the third quarter of 2013, management measured the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses in its entirety using (a) quantitative (historical loss rates) and qualitative factors (management adjustment factors); (b) specific allocations on impaired loans, and (c) an unallocated amount.  The unallocated amount was evaluated on the loan portfolio in its entirety and was based on additional factors, such as national and local economic trends and conditions, changes in volume and severity of past due loans, volume of non-accrual loans, volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans and other factors and trends that affect specific loans and categories of loans, such as a heightened risk in the commercial and industrial loan portfolios.
During the third quarter of 2013, Bancorp refined its allowance calculation whereby it “allocated” the portion of the allowance that was previously deemed to be unallocated allowance based on management’s determination of the appropriate qualitative adjustments. This refined allowance calculation includes specific allowance allocations to loan portfolio segments at December 31, 2013 for qualitative factors including, among other factors, (i) national and local economic and business conditions, (ii) the quality and experience of lending staff and management, (iii) changes in lending policies and procedures, (iv) changes in volume and severity of past due loans, classified loans and non-performing loans, (v) potential impact of any concentrations of credit, (vi) changes in the nature and terms of loans such as growth rates and utilization rates, (vii) changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, considering Bancorp’s disposition bias, and (viii) the effect of other external factors such as the legal and regulatory environment.  Bancorp may also consider other qualitative factors in future periods for additional allowance allocations, including, among other factors, changes in Bancorp’s loan review process.   Because Bancorp has refined its allowance calculation during 2013 such that it no longer maintains unallocated allowance at December 31, 2013, Bancorp’s allocation of its allowance at December 31, 2013 is not comparable with prior periods.
Management uses the following portfolio segments of loans when assessing and monitoring the risk and performance of the loan portfolio:
·                  Commercial and industrial
·                  Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land
·                  Undeveloped land
·                  Real estate mortgage
·                  Consumer
In the fourth quarter of 2013, as a result of analyses of non-performing loan metrics, Bancorp expanded the classifications for loans to include undeveloped land, which was previously recorded within construction and development loans.
Bancorp did not have any acquired loans with deteriorated credit quality at December 31, 2012.  Bancorp has loans that were acquired in the Oldham acquisition in the second quarter of 2013, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected.  The carrying amount of those loans is included in the balance sheet amounts of loans at December 31, 2013.
The changes in accretable discount related to credit impaired acquired loans are as follows:
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—
Additions due to Oldham acquisition	174
Accretion	(37		)
Reclassifications from (to) non-accretable difference	—
Disposals	—
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	137
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
				Unpaid						Average
(in thousands)	Recorded			principal			Related			recorded
December 31, 2013	investment			balance			allowance			investment
Loans with no related allowance recorded
Commercial and industrial	$	830		$	974		$	—		$	4,499
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	26			151			—			54
Undeveloped land	7,340			9,932			—			3,272
Real estate mortgage	3,731			5,069			—			5,559
Consumer	—			—			—			3
Subtotal	11,927			16,126			—			13,387
Loans with an allowance recorded
Commercial and industrial	$	6,749		$	6,749		$	762		$	3,806
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	—			—			—			259
Undeveloped land	—			—			—			7,152
Real estate mortgage	3,747			4,065			606			3,705
Consumer	84			84			84			34
Subtotal	10,580			10,898			1,452			14,956
Total
Commercial and industrial	$	7,579		$	7,723		$	762		$	8,305
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	26			151			—			313
Undeveloped land	7,340			9,932			—			10,424
Real estate mortgage	7,478			9,134			606			9,264
Consumer	84			84			84			37
Total	$	22,507		$	27,024		$	1,452		$	28,343
				Unpaid						Average
(in thousands)	Recorded			principal			Related			recorded
December 31, 2012	investment			balance			allowance			investment
Loans with no related allowance recorded
Commercial and industrial	$	6,735		$	7,591		$	—		$	6,226
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	118			381			—			158
Undeveloped land	234			1,806			—			886
Real estate mortgage	6,996			7,752			—			6,451
Consumer	4			25			—			21
Subtotal	14,087			17,555			—			13,742
Loans with an allowance recorded
Commercial and industrial	1,932			5,103			156			3,294
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	433			433			—			260
Undeveloped land	10,078			10,702			2,898			7,232
Real estate mortgage	2,799			2,948			563			4,583
Consumer	—			—			—			—
Subtotal	15,242			19,186			3,617			15,369
Total
Commercial and industrial	$	8,667		$	12,694		$	156		$	9,520
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	551			814			—			418
Undeveloped land	10,312			12,508			2,898			8,118
Real estate mortgage	9,795			10,700			563			11,034
Consumer	4			25			—			21
Total	$	29,329		$	36,741		$	3,617		$	29,111
Differences between recorded investment amounts and unpaid principal balance amounts are due to fair value adjustments recorded for loans acquired and partial charge-offs which have occurred over the life of loans.
Interest income on impaired or non-accrual loans (cash basis) was $185,000, $157,000 and $391,000 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.  Interest income that would have been recorded if non-accrual loans were on a current basis in accordance with their original terms was $1,248,000, $1,167,000 and $1,104,000 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Impaired loans include non-accrual loans and loans accounted for as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs), which continue to accrue interest. Non-performing loans include the balance of impaired loans plus any loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest.  Loans past due more than 90 days or more and still accruing interest amounted to $437,000 and $719,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following table presents the recorded investment in non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
(In thousands)	2013			2012
Commercial and industrial	$	846		$	1,554
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	26			551
Undeveloped land	7,340			10,312
Real estate mortgage	7,046			5,939
Consumer	—			4
Total	$	15,258		$	18,360
On December 31, 2013 and 2012, Bancorp had $7.2 million and $11.0 million of loans classified as TDR, respectively.  The following table presents the recorded investment in loans modified and classified as TDR during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
			Pre-modification			Post-modification
(dollars in thousands)	Number of		outstanding recorded			outstanding recorded
December 31, 2013	contracts		investment			investment
Commercial & industrial	1		$	796		$	796
Real estate mortgage	1		85			85
Total	2		$	881		$	881
			Pre-modification			Post-modification
(dollars in thousands)	Number of		outstanding recorded			outstanding recorded
December 31, 2012	contracts		investment			investment
Commercial & industrial	3		$	5,752		$	5,752
Real estate mortgage	5		3,862			3,862
Total	8		$	9,614		$	9,614
The following table presents the recorded investment in loans accounted for as TDR that were restructured and experienced a payment default during the year ending December 31, 2013 and 2012.
(dollars in thousands)	Number of
December 31, 2013	Contracts		Recorded investment
Commercial & industrial	1		$	790
Real estate mortgage	2		2,425
Total	3		$	3,215
(dollars in thousands)	Number of
December 31, 2012	Contracts		Recorded investment
Commercial & industrial	1		$	627
Real estate mortgage	1		295
Total	2		$	922
At December 31, 2013, loans accounted for as TDR included modifications from original terms due to bankruptcy proceedings, modifications of amortization periods or temporary suspension of principal payments due to customer financial difficulties, and limited forgiveness of principal.  Loans accounted for as TDR, which have not defaulted, are individually evaluated for impairment and, at December 31, 2013, had a total allowance allocation of $942,000, compared to $295,000 at December 31, 2012.
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, Bancorp had outstanding commitments to lend additional funds totaling $262,000 and $187,000, respectively, to borrowers whose loans have been modified as TDR.
The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
							Greater
							than												Recorded
							90 days												investment
							past due												> 90 days
	30-59 days			60-89 days			(includes			Total						Total			and
(in thousands)	past due			past due			non-accrual)			past due			Current			loans			accruing
December 31, 2013
Commercial and industrial	$	808		$	201		$	1,268		$	2,277		$	508,462		$	510,739		$	421
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	429			—			26			455			91,264			91,719			—
Undeveloped land	—			—			7,340			7,340			30,531			37,871			—
Real estate mortgage	4,529			1,180			7,062			12,771			1,034,052			1,046,823			16
Consumer	110			—			—			110			34,088			34,198			—
Total	$	5,876		$	1,381		$	15,696		$	22,953		$	1,698,397		$	1,721,350		$	437
December 31, 2012
Commercial and industrial	$	212		$	42		$	1,554		$	1,808		$	425,122		$	426,930		$	—
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	—			—			551			551			84,905			85,456			—
Undeveloped land	—			4,284			10,312			14,596			31,201			45,797
Real estate mortgage	3,771			1,952			6,424			12,147			977,484			989,631			485
Consumer	79			—			238			317			36,463			36,780			234
Total	$	4,062		$	6,278		$	19,079		$	29,419		$	1,555,175		$	1,584,594		$	719
Bancorp categorizes loans into credit risk categories based on relevant information about ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends.  Pass-rated loans included all risk-rated loans other than those classified as special mention, substandard, and doubtful, which are defined below:
·                  Special Mention:  Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention.  These potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of repayment prospects for the loan or of Bancorp’s credit position at some future date.
·                  Substandard:  Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize repayment of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that Bancorp will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
·                  Substandard non-performing:  Loans classified as substandard non-performing have all the characteristics of substandard loans and have been placed on non-accrual status or have been accounted for as troubled debt restructurings.
·                  Doubtful:  Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, balances in risk categories of loans were as follows:
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade
(in thousands)	Commercial			Construction			Undeveloped			Real estate			Consumer			Total
	and industrial			and			land			mortgage
				development,
				excluding
				undeveloped
				land
December 31, 2013
Grade
Pass	$	486,140		$	79,896		$	30,366		$	1,014,216		$	34,028		$	1,644,646
Special mention	12,983			7,091			—			17,916			86			38,076
Substandard	3,616			4,706			165			7,197			—			15,684
Substandard non- performing	8,000			26			7,340			7,494			84			22,944
Doubtful	—			—			—			—			—			—
Total	$	510,739		$	91,719		$	37,871		$	1,046,823		$	34,198		$	1,721,350
31-Dec-12
Grade
Pass	$	404,045		$	78,621		$	34,388		$	925,674		$	36,542		$	1,479,270
Special mention	11,097			6,284			547			26,770			—			44,698
Substandard	4,482			—			550			26,901			—			31,933
Substandard non- performing	7,306			551			10,312			10,286			238			28,693
Doubtful	—			—			—			—			—			—
Total	$	426,930		$	85,456		$	45,797		$	989,631		$	36,780		$	1,584,594

Premises_and_Equipment

Premises and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Premises and Equipment	'
Premises and Equipment	'
	(6) Premises and Equipment
	A summary of premises and equipment follows:
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Land	$	6,803		$	4,586
	Buildings and improvements	43,259			40,530
	Furniture and equipment	17,149			15,998
	Construction in progress	231			269
		67,442			61,383
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(27,629		)	(24,851		)
		$	39,813		$	36,532
	Depreciation expense related to premises and equipment was $3,042,000 in 2013, $3,147,000 in 2012 and $2,914,000 in 2011.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets.	'
Other Assets	'
	(7) Other Assets
	A summary of major components of other assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 follows:
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Net deferred tax asset	$	14,554		$	12,538
	Cash surrender value of life insurance other than BOLI	10,949			9,614
	Other real estate owned and other foreclosed property	5,592			7,364
	Investments in tax credit related ventures	5,506			7,329
	Core deposit intangible	2,151			—
	Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)	1,832			2,088
	Other short term receivables	1,624			1,289
	Goodwill	682			682
	Investment in bank in expansion market	520			520
	FDIC prepaid assessment	—			1,732
	Common securities of S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II	—			900
	Other	8,414			7,351
		$	51,824		$	51,407
	Bancorp maintains life insurance policies other than BOLI in conjunction with its non-qualified defined benefit and non-qualified compensation plans.
	In 2009, the FDIC required insured institutions to prepay three years of estimated insurance assessments, to strengthen the cash position of the Deposit Insurance Fund without immediately impacting earnings of the banking industry.  Bancorp’s prepaid assessment, paid in December 2009, totaled $6,458,000 and was amortized based on quarterly FDIC assessments until the second quarter of 2013, when the prepaid assessment remaining balance totaling $1,420,000 was returned to Bancorp.
	MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, considering appropriate prepayment assumptions.  MSRs are evaluated quarterly for impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value.  Estimated fair values of MSRs at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $3,953,000 and $2,702,000, respectively.  Total outstanding principal balances of loans serviced for others were $435,339,000 and $374,079,000 at December 31, 2013, and 2012 respectively.
	Changes in net carrying amount of MSRs for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are shown in the following table.
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Balance at January 1	$	2,088		$	1,630
	Originations	776			1,274
	Amortization	(1,032		)	(816		)
	Balance at December 31	$	1,832		$	2,088

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'
	(8) Income Taxes
	Components of income tax expense (benefit) from operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 were as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	10,322		$	11,895		$	9,748
	State	336			672			511
	Total current tax expense	10,658			12,567			10,259
	Deferred tax benefit
	Federal	450			(2,800		)	(1,934		)
	State	120			(133		)	(134		)
	Total deferred tax benefit	570			(2,933		)	(2,068		)
	Total income tax expense	$	11,228		$	9,634		$	8,191
	Components of income tax (benefit) expense recorded directly to stockholders’ equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 were as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale	$	(4,234	)	$	(24	)	$	1,362
	Reclassification adjustment for securities losses realized in income	2			—			—
	Unrealized gain on derivatives	8			—			—
	Compensation expense for tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes	(265		)	(83		)	(125		)
	Minimum pension liability adjustment	111			2			(111		)
	Total income tax (benefit) expense recorded directly to stockholders’ equity	$	(4,378	)	$	(105	)	$	1,126
	An analysis of the difference between the statutory and effective tax rates from operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 were as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	U.S. federal income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	Tax exempt interest income	(2.1	)	(3.8	)	(3.7	)
	Tax credits	(2.5	)	(2.2	)	(2.6	)
	Cash surrender value of life insurance	(2.0	)	(1.9	)	(1.5	)
	State income taxes	0.8		1		0.9
	Nontaxable gain on acquisition	(0.4	)	—		—
	Nondeductible acquisition costs	0.2		—		—
	Establish deferred taxes on tax credit investments	—		—		(2.2	)
	Other, net	0.2		(0.9	)	(0.1	)
		29.2	%	27.2	%	25.8	%
	The reduction of tax expense attributable to tax credits arises from Bancorp’s policy to record both tax credits and amortization of the related investment in income tax expense using the effective yield method.
	The increase in income tax expense from 2012 to 2013 is the result of reduced tax exempt interest in 2013 as well as the reflection of the recognition of certain federal historic rehabilitation tax credits related to an investment in redevelopment of a Louisville landmark in 2012.
	The increase in income tax expense from 2011 to 2012 is the result of an adjustment of approximately $700,000 made in 2011 to Bancorp’s deferred tax asset that relates to tax-advantaged investments that Bancorp has made in its primary market area over the years.
	The effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Allowance for loan loss	$	10,236		$	11,495
	Deferred compensation	4,778			3,950
	Accrued expenses	1,604			1,451
	Investments in partnerships	826			713
	Write-downs and costs associated with other real estate owned	749			1,335
	Loans	564			211
	Other-than-temporary impairment	311			312
	Other assets	299			324
	Total deferred tax assets	19,367			19,791
	Securities	354			4,088
	Property and equipment	1,377			1,162
	Loan costs	702			648
	Prepayment penalty on modification of FHLB advances	156			263
	Mortgage servicing rights	608			703
	Leases	428			100
	Core deposit intangible	772			—
	Other liabilities	416			289
	Total deferred tax liabilities	4,813			7,253
	Net deferred tax asset	$	14,554		$	12,538
	As a result of the acquisition of Oldham, Bancorp has a federal net operating loss carryforward of $61,698 as of January 1, 2014.  Bancorp expects to fully utilize this loss in 2014.
	No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 because Bancorp has sufficient prior taxable income, future projected taxable income, and tax planning strategies to allow for utilization of the deductible temporary differences, net operating losses and capital losses within the carryback and carryforward periods.  Management believes it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be realized.
	US GAAP provides guidance on the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in tax returns.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $40,000 and $70,000, respectively.  If recognized, all of the tax benefits would increase net income, resulting in a decrease in the effective tax rate.
Bancorp is currently under IRS examination of its 2011 corporate income tax return.  Management does not expect that the results of the examination will have a material effect on our financial condition.    While management believes tax positions are appropriate, the IRS could challenge Bancorp’s positions as a part of this examination.  Federal and state income tax returns are subject to examination for the tax return years after 2009.
Bancorp’s policy is to report interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the amount accrued for the potential payment of interest and penalties was $2,000 and $4,000, respectively.
A reconciliation of the amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 follows:
(In thousands)	2013			2012
Balance as of January 1	$	70		$	101
Increases - current year tax positions	11			10
Lapse of statute of limitations	(41		)	(41		)
Balance as of December 31	$	40		$	70

Deposits

Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deposits	'
Deposits	'
	(9) Deposits
	The composition of interest bearing deposits follows:
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013		2012
	Interest bearing demand	$	462,291	$	345,739
	Savings	101,551		84,795
	Money market	643,787		579,686
	Time deposits greater than $250,000	40,604		45,888
	Other time deposits	309,354		329,426
		$	1,557,587	$	1,385,534
	Interest expense related to certificates of deposit and other time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more was $1,307,000, $1,855,000, and $2,575,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	At December 31, 2013, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:
	(In thousands)
	2014	$	228,459
	2015	78,308
	2016	23,534
	2017	13,950
	2018 and thereafter	5,707
		$	349,958
	Deposits of directors and their associates, including deposits of companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers were $19,088,000 and $29,819,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, Bancorp had $986,000 and $814,000, respectively, of deposits accounts in overdraft status and thus have been reclassified to loans on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Securities_Sold_Under_Agreemen

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings	'
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings	'
	(10) Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings
	Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are a funding source of Bancorp and are primarily used by commercial customers in conjunction with collateralized corporate cash management accounts.  Such repurchase agreements are considered financing agreements and generally mature within one business day from the transaction date. Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows:
		December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
	Average balance during the year	$	60,737		$	59,861
	Average interest rate during the year	0.24		%	0.3		%
	Maximum month-end balance during the year	$	68,383		$	64,582

Advances_from_the_Federal_Home

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank	'
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank	'
	(11) Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank
	Bancorp had outstanding borrowings of $34.3 million at December 31, 2013, via seven separate advances.  For two advances totaling $30 million, both of which are non-callable, interest payments are due monthly, with principal due at maturity.  For the final five advances totaling $4,329,000, principal and interest payments are due monthly based on an amortization schedule.
	Bancorp did not prepay any advances in 2013.  In the third quarter of 2012, Bancorp restructured and extended terms on three advances with FHLB resulting in lower interest cost over the remaining term of these advances.  Prepayment penalties totaling $872,000 were incurred.  In accordance with US GAAP, prepayment penalties associated with the modification of advances were amortized over the life of the new advances, and were recorded as interest expense, resulting in effective interest rates greater than the contractual rate paid to FHLB.  In the fourth quarter of 2012, Bancorp prepaid these same three advances, incurring prepayment penalties totaling $265,000.  These new prepayment penalties and the remaining unamortized prepayment penalties totaling $790,000 were each recorded as interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2012.
	The following is a summary of the contractual maturities and average effective rates of outstanding advances:
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Advance		Rate		Advance		Rate
	2013	$	—	—		$	10,000	1.9	%
	2014	10,000		0.21	%	—		—
	2015	20,000		3.34	%	20,000		3.34	%
	2020	1,931		2.23	%
	2021	564		2.12	%
	2024	408		2.4	%	420		2.4	%
	2028	1,426		1.46	%	1,462		1.46	%
		$	34,329	2.26	%	$	31,882	2.79	%
	Advances from the FHLB are collateralized by certain commercial and residential real estate mortgage loans under a blanket mortgage collateral agreement and FHLB stock. Bancorp views the borrowings as an effective alternative to higher cost time deposits to fund loan growth.  At December 31, 2013, the amount of available credit from the FHLB totaled $361.4 million.

Subordinated_Debentures

Subordinated Debentures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subordinated Debentures	'
Subordinated Debentures	'
	(12) Subordinated Debentures
	In 2008, Bancorp formed S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II (“the Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust and 100%-owned finance subsidiary.  S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II issued $30.0 million of 10% fixed rate cumulative trust preferred securities and invested the proceeds, along with $900,000 received from the purchase of its common equity securities, in $30.9 million of a fixed rate subordinated debenture of Bancorp. The principal asset of S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II was a $30.9 million subordinated debenture of Bancorp. The interest rate on both the trust preferred securities and the subordinated debentures was fixed at 10.00%.  The trust preferred securities, the assets of the Trust, and the common securities issued by the Trust were redeemable in whole or in part on or after December 31, 2013, or at any time in whole, but not in part, from the date of issuance upon the occurrence of certain events.
	On December 31, 2013, Bancorp redeemed all of these securities at par value.  Remaining unamortized issuance costs of $1,306,000 were recognized as non-interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2013.  The Trust has subsequently been dissolved.

Preferred_Stock

Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Preferred Stock	'
Preferred Stock	'
	(13) Preferred Stock
	Bancorp has a class of preferred stock (no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized), the relative rights, preferences and other terms of which or any series within the class will be determined by the Board of Directors prior to any issuance.  None of this stock has been issued to date.

Net_Income_per_Share_and_Commo

Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends	'
Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends	'
	(14) Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends
	The following table reflects the numerators (net income) and denominators (average shares outstanding) for the basic and diluted net income per share computations:
	(In thousands, except per share data)	2013		2012		2011
	Net income, basic and diluted	$	27,170	$	25,801	$	23,604
	Average shares outstanding	14,223		13,875		13,786
	Effect of dilutive securities	130		57		48
	Average shares outstanding including dilutive securities	14,353		13,932		13,834
	Net income per share, basic	$	1.91	$	1.86	$	1.71
	Net income per share, diluted	$	1.89	$	1.85	$	1.71

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Benefit Plans	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	(15) Employee Benefit Plans
	Bancorp has a combined employee stock ownership and profit sharing plan (“KSOP”). The plan is a defined contribution plan and is available to all employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. Employer expenses related to contributions to the plan for 2013, 2012, and 2011 were $1,701,000, $1,512,000, and $1,449,000, respectively. Employee and employer contributions are made in accordance with the terms of the plan. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the KSOP held 497,958 and 484,075, respectively, shares of Bancorp stock.
	In addition Bancorp has non-qualified “excess” plans into which directors and certain senior officers may defer director fees or salary.  Bancorp matched certain executives’ contributions into the senior officers’ plan amounting to approximately $205,000, $146,000, and $75,000 in 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the amounts included in other liabilities in the consolidated financial statements for this plan were $3,981,000 and $2,954,000, were comprised primarily of participants’ contributions, and represented the fair value of mutual fund investments directed by participants.
	Bancorp sponsors an unfunded, non-qualified, defined benefit retirement plan for four key officers (two current, and two retired), and has no plans to increase the number of participants.  Benefits vest based on 20 years of service.  Bancorp uses a December 31 measurement date for this plan.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the accumulated benefit obligation for the plan included in other liabilities in the consolidated financial statements was $1,949,000 and $2,247,000, respectively.  Discount rates of 4.72% and 3.79% were used in 2013 and 2012, respectively, in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation.  The actuarially determined pension costs are expensed and accrued over the service period, and benefits are paid from Bancorp’s assets.  Bancorp maintains life insurance policies, for which it is the ultimate beneficiary, on certain current and former executives. The income from these policies helps offset the cost of benefits.  The liability for Bancorp’s plan met the benefit obligation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Information about the components of the net periodic benefit cost of the defined benefit plan follows:
		Year ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Interest cost	90		83		86
	Expected return on plan assets	—		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost	—		—		—
	Amortization of net losses	36		60		56
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	126	$	143	$	142
	The benefits expected to be paid in each year from 2014 to 2018 are listed in the table below.
	(In thousands)	Benefits
	2014	$	84
	2015	84
	2016	84
	2017	84
	2018	84
	Beyond 2018	3,446
	Total future payments	$	3,866
	The expected benefits to be paid are based on the same assumptions used to measure Bancorp’s benefit obligation at December 31, 2013. There are no obligations for other post-retirement and post-employment benefits.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	(16) Stock-Based Compensation
	The fair value of all new and modified awards granted, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as compensation expense over the respective service period.  Forfeiture estimates are based on historical experience.
	Bancorp currently has one stock-based compensation plan.  Initially, in the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, there were 735,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance of stock based awards.  In 2010, shareholders approved an additional 700,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the plan.  As of December 31, 2013, there were 513,026 shares available for future awards.  Bancorp’s 1995 Stock Incentive Plan expired in 2005; however, options granted under this plan expire as late as 2015.
	Options and stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted generally have been subject to a vesting schedule of 20% per year.  Restricted shares generally vest over three to five years.  All awards have been granted at an exercise price equal to the market value of common stock at the time of grant; options and SARs expire ten years after the grant date unless forfeited due to employment termination.
	Grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) to executive officers vest based upon service and a three-year performance period which begins January 1 of the first year of the performance period.  Because grantees are not entitled to dividend payments during the performance period, the fair value of these RSUs is estimated based upon the fair value of the underlying shares on the date of the grant, adjusted for non-payment of dividends.
	Bancorp has recognized stock-based compensation expense, within salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income, as follows:
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$	1,940		$	1,481		$	1,165
	Deferred tax benefit	679			518			408
	Reduction of net income	$	1,261		$	963		$	757
	As of December 31, 2013 Bancorp has $3,132,000 of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense that will be recorded as compensation expense over the next five years as awards vest.  Bancorp received cash of $2,435,000, $937,000 and $692,000 from the exercise of options during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The fair values of Bancorp’s stock options and SARs are estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, a leading formula for calculating the value of stock options and SARs.  This model requires the input of subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate.  The fair value of restricted shares is determined by Bancorp’s closing stock price on the date of grant.  The following assumptions were used in option and SAR valuations:
	Assumptions	2013		2012		2011
	Dividend yield	2.8	%	2.52	%	2.48	%
	Expected volatility	22.54	%	22.04	%	22.64	%
	Risk free interest rate	1.26	%	1.44	%	2.9	%
	Forfeitures	6.4	%	4.2	%	6.07	%
	Expected life of options (in years)	6.6		7.6		7.5
	The expected life of options and SARs is based on actual experience of past like-term stock options.  Bancorp evaluates historical exercise and post-vesting termination behavior when determining the expected life.  Dividend yield and expected volatility are based on historical information corresponding to the expected life of options and SARs granted.  Expected volatility is the volatility of the underlying shares for the expected term on a monthly basis.  The risk free interest rate is the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the options.
	A summary of stock option and SARs activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2013 follows.
														Weighted
							Weighted					Weighted		average
							average			Aggregate		average		remaining
		Options		Exercise price			exercise			intrinsic		fair		contractual
	(in thousands, except price and years)	and SARs		per share			price			value		value		life (years)
	At December 31, 2012
	Vested and exercisable	681		$	20.17-26.83		$	23.42		$	271	$	5.33	3.5
	Unvested	246		21.03-26.83			22.62			77		4.67		7.9
	Total outstanding	927		20.17-26.83			23.21			348		5.15		4.7
	Granted	54		22.89			22.89			484		3.61
	Exercised	(180	)	20.17-26.83			21.71			1,124		4.81
	Forfeited	(4	)	21.03-23.76			22.78			32		4.88
	At December 31, 2013
	Vested and exercisable	579		20.25-26.83			23.83			4,685		5.43		3.4
	Unvested	218		21.03-24.87			22.7			2,011		4.36		7.7
	Total outstanding	797		20.25-26.83			23.52			$	6,696	5.14		4.6
	Vested during year	79		21.03-24.87			22.56			$	743	4.81
	Intrinsic value for stock options and SARs is defined as the amount by which the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price.  The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised in 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1,124,000, $305,000 and $524,000, respectively.  The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised was calculated as the difference in the closing price of Bancorp’s common shares on the date of exercise and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares exercised.
	The weighted average Black-Scholes fair values of SARs granted in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $3.61, $3.93 and $5.04, respectively.  No stock options have been granted since 2007.
	For the three year period ending December 31, 2013, Bancorp granted shares of restricted common stock as outlined in the following table:
				Grant date
				weighted-
		Number		average cost
	Unvested at December 31, 2010	81,682		$	21.58
	Shares awarded	41,991		23.96
	Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors	(21,333	)	21.82
	Shares forfeited	(7,333	)	22.61
	Unvested at December 31, 2011	95,007		$	22.49
	Shares awarded	57,156		22.71
	Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors	(30,782	)	22.66
	Shares forfeited	(7,471	)	22.59
	Unvested at December 31, 2012	113,910		$	22.55
	Shares awarded	55,275		22.93
	Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors	(39,909	)	22.29
	Shares forfeited	(4,720	)	23.45
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	124,556		$	22.77
	Bancorp awarded performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) to executive officers of Bancorp, the three-year performance period for which began January 1 of the award year.  The following table outlines the RSU grants.
							Expected
		Vesting					shares
	Grant	period		Fair			to be
	year	in years		value			awarded
	2011	3		$	21.99		16,857
	2012	3		20.57			22,668
2013	3		20.38			28,579
Options and SARs outstanding, stated in thousands, at December 31, 2013 were as follows:
Expiration	Number of		Options and		Weighted average
	options and		SARs		exercise price of
	SARs		exercisable		options and SARs
	outstanding				outstanding
2014	92		92		22.69
2015	1		1		20.9
2016	144		144		24.07
2017	120		120		26.81
2018	73		73		23.37
2019	77		60		22.14
2020	77		45		21.03
2021	62		25		23.78
2022	97		19		22.87
2022	54		—		22.89
	797		579		$	23.52
Bancorp does not have any equity compensation plans which have not been approved by security holders.  The following table provides detail of the number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding stock-based awards and remaining shares available for future issuance under all the Bancorp’s equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2013.
Plan category (shares in thousands)	Number of		Weighted			Shares
	shares to be		average			available for
	issued upon		exercise			future
	exercise		price			issuance (a)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:
Stock options	356		$	24.63		513
Stock appreciation rights (SARs)	(b)		(b)			(a)
Restricted stock	125		N/A			(a)
Restricted stock units	(c)		N/A			(a)
Total shares	481					513
(a)  Under the 2005 Stock Incentive plan, shares of stock are authorized for issuance as incentive and nonqualified stock options, SARs, restricted stock, and restricted stock units
(b)  At December 31, 2013, approximately 441,000 SARs were outstanding at a weighted average grant price of $22.63.  The number of shares to be issued upon exercise will be determined based on the difference between the grant price and the market price at the date of exercise.
(c)  The number of shares to be issued is dependend upon Bancorp achieving certain predefined performance targets and ranges from zero shares to approximately 110,000 shares.

Dividend_Restriction

Dividend Restriction	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Dividend Restriction	'
Dividend Restriction	'
	(17) Dividend Restriction
	Bancorp’s principal source of cash revenues is dividends received from the Bank.  On January 1 of any year, the Bank’s regulatory dividend restriction represents the Bank’s net income of the prior two years less any dividends paid for the same two years.  At December 31, 2013, the Bank may pay an amount equal to $20.0 million in dividends to Bancorp without regulatory approval subject to the ongoing capital requirements of the Bank.

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	'
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	'
	(18) Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
	As of December 31, 2013, Bancorp had various commitments outstanding that arose in the normal course of business, including standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit, which are properly not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. In management’s opinion, commitments to extend credit of $469.5 million, including standby letters of credit of $15.2 million, are not anticipated to result in significant losses as of December 31, 2013.  Commitments to extend credit were $401.1 million, including letters of credit of $14.8 million, as of December 31, 2012.  Bancorp’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to these commitments is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Commitments to extend credit are mainly comprised of commercial lines of credit, construction and home equity credit lines. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Bancorp uses the same credit and collateral policies in making commitments and conditional guarantees as for on-balance sheet instruments. Bancorp evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case by case basis. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and real estate.
	Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written are conditional commitments issued by Bancorp to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private borrowing arrangements. Standby letters of credit generally have maturities of one to two years.
	Bancorp leases certain facilities under non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum lease commitments for these leases are outlined in the table below.
	Year	Total amount
	2014	$	1,594,000
	2015	1,255,000
	2016	1,336,000
	2017	1,315,000
	2018	875,000
	Thereafter	2,253,000
	Rent expense, net of sublease income, was $1,693,000 in 2013, $1,795,000 in 2012, and $1,804,000 in 2011.
	To provide service to commercial accounts, Bancorp aids customers with letters of credits with other financial institutions.  Accordingly, Bancorp has entered into agreements to guarantee performance of several customers’ contracts with other financial institutions. Bancorp will make payments under these agreements if a customer defaults on its obligations to the other financial institutions. The terms of the agreements range from 3 to 12 months. The maximum potential future payment guaranteed by Bancorp cannot be readily estimated because it is dependent upon the fair value of the contracts at the time of default. If an event of default on all contracts had occurred at December 31, 2013, Bancorp would have been required to make payments of approximately $2.5 million. No payments have ever been required as a result of default on these contracts. These agreements are normally collateralized — generally with real properties, equipment, inventories and receivables — by the customer, which limits Bancorp’s credit risk associated with the agreements.
	Also, as of December 31, 2013, in the normal course of business, there were pending legal actions and proceedings in which claims for damages are asserted. Management, after discussion with legal counsel, believes the ultimate result of these legal actions and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of Bancorp.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	(19) Fair Value Measurements
	Bancorp follows the provisions of authoritative guidance for fair value measurements.  This guidance is definitional and disclosure oriented and addresses how companies should approach measuring fair value when required by US GAAP. It prescribes various disclosures about financial statement categories and amounts which are measured at fair value, if such disclosures are not already specified elsewhere in US GAAP.
	The authoritative guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between participants at the measurement date.  It also establishes a hierarchy to group assets and liabilities carried at fair value in three levels based upon the markets in which the assets and liabilities trade and the reliability of assumptions used to determine fair value.
	These levels are:
	·                  Level 1        Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
	·                  Level 2        Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
	·                  Level 3        Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions would reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques could include pricing models, discounted cash flows and other similar techniques.
	Bancorp’s policy is to maximize use of observable inputs and minimize use of unobservable inputs in fair value measurements. Where there exists limited or no observable market data, Bancorp uses its own estimates generally considering characteristics of the asset/liability, the current economic and competitive environment and other factors. For this reason, results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized on an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.
	Bancorp’s investment securities available for sale and interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Other accounts including mortgage loans held for sale, mortgage servicing rights, impaired loans and other real estate owned may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis, generally in the application of lower of cost or market adjustments or write-downs of specific assets.
	The portfolio of investment securities available for sale is comprised of U.S. Treasury and other U.S government obligations, debt securities of U.S. government-sponsored corporations, mortgage-backed securities and obligations of state and political subdivisions.  Trust preferred securities, included in the 2012 table, are priced using quoted prices of identical securities in an active market.  These measurements are classified as Level 1 in the hierarchy above.  All other securities are priced using standard industry models or matrices with various assumptions such as yield curves, volatility, prepayment speeds, default rates, time value, credit rating and market prices for the instruments. These assumptions are generally observable in the market place and can be derived from or supported by observable data. These measurements are classified as Level 2 in the hierarchy above.
	Interest rate swaps are valued using primarily Level 2 inputs. Fair value measurements are obtained from an outside pricing service. Prices obtained are generally based on dealer quotes, benchmark forward yield curves, and other relevant observable market data. For purposes of potential valuation adjustments to derivative positions, Bancorp evaluates the credit risk of its counterparties as well as its own credit risk. To date, Bancorp has not realized any losses due to a counterparty’s inability to perform and the change in value of derivative assets and liabilities attributable to credit risk was not significant during 2013.
	Below are carrying values of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands).
		Fair value at December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	110,000	$	—	$	110,000	$	—
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	137,845		—		$	137,845	—
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	172,693		—		172,693		—
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	69,493		—		69,493		—
	Total investment securities available for sale	490,031		—		490,031		—
	Interest rate swaps	299		—		299		—
	Total assets	$	490,330	$	—	$	490,330	$	—
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swaps	$	275	$	—	$	275	$	—
		Fair value at December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	98,000	$	—	$	98,000	$	—
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	85,748		—		$	85,748	—
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	140,881		—		140,881		—
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	60,793		—		60,793		—
	Trust preferred securities of financial institutions	1,018		1,018		—		—
	Total investment securities available for sale	386,440		1,018		385,422		—
	Interest rate swaps	415		—		415		—
	Total assets	$	386,855	$	1,018	$	385,837	$	—
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swaps	$	415	$	—	$	415	$	—
	Bancorp did not have any financial instruments classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	MSRs are recorded at fair value upon capitalization, are amortized to correspond with estimated servicing income, and are periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date.  Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income. The model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income. These measurements are classified as Level 3.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012 there was no valuation allowance for the mortgage servicing rights, as the fair value exceeded the cost.  Accordingly, the MSRs are not included in either table below for December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	Mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or market value. The portfolio is comprised of residential real estate loans and fair value is based on specific prices of underlying contracts for sales to investors.  These measurements are classified as Level 2.  Because the fair value of the loans held for sale exceeded carrying value, mortgage loans held for sale are not included in either table below for December 31, 2013 or 2012.
	Other real estate owned, which is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, is periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date.  Fair value is determined from external appraisals using judgments and estimates of external professionals.  Many of these inputs are not observable and, accordingly, these measurements are classified as Level 3.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the carrying value of other real estate owned was $5,590,000 and $7,364,000, respectively.  Other real estate owned is not included in either table below, as the fair value of the properties exceeded their carrying value at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	For impaired loans in the table below, the fair value is calculated as the carrying value of only loans with a specific valuation allowance, less the specific allowance.  As of December 31, 2013, total impaired loans with a valuation allowance were $10.6 million, and the specific allowance totaled $1.5 million, resulting in a fair value of $9.1 million, compared to total impaired loans with a valuation allowance of $15.2 million, and the specific allowance allocation totaling $3.6 million, resulting in a fair value of $11.6 million at December 31, 2012.  The losses represent the change in the specific allowances for the period indicated.
	Below are carrying values of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (in thousands).
		Fair value at December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total losses
	Impaired loans	$	9,128	$	—	$	—	$	9,128	$	(992	)
	Total	$	9,128	$	—	$	—	$	9,128	$	(992	)
		Fair value at December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total losses
	Impaired loans	$	11,625	$	—	$	—	$	11,625	$	(2,467	)
	Total	$	11,625	$	—	$	—	$	11,625	$	(2,467	)
	In the case of the securities portfolio, Bancorp monitors the valuation technique utilized by pricing agencies to ascertain when transfers between levels have occurred.  The nature of the remaining assets and liabilities is such that transfers in and out of any level are expected to be rare.  For the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	(20) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The following table presents carrying amounts, estimated fair values, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
		Carrying
	(in thousands)	amount		Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	December 31, 2013
	Financial assets
	Cash and short-term investments	$	70,770	$	70,770	$	70,770	$	—	$	—
	Mortgage loans held for sale	1,757		1,817		—		1,817		—
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities	7,347		7,347		—		7,347		—
	Loans, net	1,692,828		1,703,291		—		—		1,703,291
	Accrued interest receivable	5,712		5,712		5,712		—		—
	Financial liabilities
	Deposits	$	1,980,937	$	1,983,029	$	—	$	1,983,029	$	—
	Short-term borrowings	117,910		117,910		—		117,910		—
	Long-term borrowings	34,329		35,166		—		35,166		—
	Accrued interest payable	128		128		128		—		—
	December 31, 2012
	Financial assets
	Cash and short-term investments	$	67,703	$	67,703	$	67,703	$	—	$	—
	Mortgage loans held for sale	14,047		14,431		—		14,431		—
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities	6,180		6,180		—		6,180		—
	Loans, net	1,552,713		1,583,018		—		—		1,583,018
	Accrued interest receivable	5,091		5,091		5,091		—		—
	Financial liabilities
	Deposits	$	1,781,693	$	1,786,046	$	—	$	1,786,046	$	—
	Short-term borrowings	75,597		75,597		—		75,597		—
	Long-term borrowings	62,782		62,826		—		62,826		—
	Accrued interest payable	166		166		166		—		—
	Management used the following methods and assumptions to estimate fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate the value.
	Cash, Short-term investments, Accrued interest receivable/payable and Short-term borrowings
	For these short-term instruments, carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities
	For these securities without readily available market values, carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
	Mortgage loans held for sale
	Fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is determined by market quotes for similar loans based on loan type, term, rate, size and the borrower’s credit score.
	Loans, net
	US GAAP prescribes the exit price concept for estimating fair value of loans.  Because there is not a liquid market (exit price) for trading predominant types of loans in Bancorp’s portfolio, fair value of loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities (e.g. entrance price).
	Deposits
	Fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposits is estimated by discounting future cash flows using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
	Long-term borrowings
	Fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated by discounting future cash flows using estimates of current market rate for instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities.
	Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit
	Fair values of commitments to extend credit are estimated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements and the creditworthiness of the customers. Fair values of standby letters of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle obligations with counterparties at the reporting date.  Fair value of commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and lines of credit is not presented since management believes the fair value to be insignificant.
	Limitations
	Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about financial instruments. Because no market exists for a significant portion of Bancorp’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, calculated fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realizable in a current sale of the instrument.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect estimates.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	(21) Derivative Financial Instruments
	Occasionally, Bancorp enters into free-standing interest rate swaps for the benefits of its commercial customers who desire to hedge their exposure to changing interest rates.  Bancorp hedges its interest rate exposure on commercial customer transactions by entering into offsetting swap agreements with approved reputable independent counterparties with substantially matching terms.  These undesignated derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value.  Because of matching terms of offsetting contracts and the collateral provisions mitigating any non-performance risk, changes in fair value subsequent to initial recognition are expected to have an insignificant effect on earnings. Exchanges of cash flows related to the undesignated interest rate swap agreements for 2013 were offsetting and therefore had no net effect on Bancorp’s earnings or cash flows.
	Interest rate swap agreements derive their value from underlying interest rates. These transactions involve both credit and market risk. The notional amounts are amounts on which calculations, payments, and the value of the derivative are based. Notional amounts do not represent direct credit exposures. Direct credit exposure is limited to the net difference between the calculated amounts to be received and paid, if any. Bancorp is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to these agreements. Bancorp controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, Bancorp had outstanding undesignated interest rate swap contracts as follows:
			Receiving						Paying
			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
	(dollar amounts in thousands)		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Notional amount		$	5,159		$	4,459		$	5,159		$	4,459
	Weighted average maturity (years)		6.4			6.3			6.4			6.3
	Fair value		$	(275	)	$	(415	)	$	275		$	415
	In December 2013, Bancorp entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows of a $10 million floating-rate FHLB borrowing. The interest rate swap involves exchange of Bancorp’s floating rate interest payments on the underlying principal amount. This swap was designated, and qualified, for cash-flow hedge accounting. The term of the swap began December 6, 2013 and ends December 6, 2016. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, the effective portion of gains or losses is reported as a component of other comprehensive income, and is subsequently reclassified into earnings as an adjustment to interest expense in periods in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The following table details Bancorp’s derivative positions designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2013.
	(dollars in thousands)
	Notional			Effective		Maturity		Receive (variable)		Pay fixed		Fair value
	amount			date		date		index		swap rate		of asset
	$	10,000		12/6/13		12/6/16		US 3 Month LIBOR		0.715	%	$	24
	Bancorp did not have any derivative positions designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2012.

Regulatory_Matters

Regulatory Matters	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Regulatory Matters	'
Regulatory Matters	'
	(22) Regulatory Matters
	Bancorp and the Bank are subject to various capital requirements prescribed by banking regulations and administered by state and federal banking agencies. Under these requirements, Bancorp and the Bank must meet minimum amounts and percentages of Tier I and total capital, as defined, to risk weighted assets and Tier I capital to average assets. Risk weighted assets are determined by applying certain risk weightings prescribed by the regulations to various categories of assets and off-balance sheet commitments. Capital and risk weighted assets may be further subject to qualitative judgments by regulators as to components, risk weighting and other factors. Failure to meet the capital requirements can result in certain mandatory, and possibly discretionary, corrective actions prescribed by the regulations or determined to be necessary by the regulators, which could materially affect the consolidated financial statements. Management believes Bancorp and the Bank met all capital requirements to which they were subject as of December 31, 2013.
	As of December 2013 and 2012, the Bank’s primary regulator categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since those notifications that management believes have changed the Bank’s capital categories.
	A summary of Bancorp’s and the Bank’s capital ratios at December 31, 2013 and 2012 follows:
		Actual				Minimum for adequately				Minimum for well
						capitalized				capitalized
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	December 31, 2013
	Total risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	252,171	13.54	%	$	148,993	8	%	NA		NA
	Bank	239,577		12.9	%	148,575		8	%	$	185,719	10	%
	Tier I risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	228,827	12.29	%	$	74,476	4	%	NA		NA
	Bank	219,299		11.65	%	75,296		4	%	$	112,944	6	%
	Leverage (2)
	Consolidated	$	228,827	9.75	%	$	70,408	3	%	NA		NA
	Bank	219,299		9.24	%	71,201		3	%	$	118,668	5	%
	December 31, 2012
	Total risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	250,837	14.42	%	$	139,161	8	%	NA		NA
	Bank	220,133		12.7	%	138,666		8	%	$	173,333	10	%
	Tier I risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	228,972	13.17	%	$	69,544	4	%	NA		NA
	Bank	198,339		11.44	%	69,349		4	%	$	104,024	6	%
	Leverage (2)
	Consolidated	$	228,972	10.79	%	$	63,662	3	%	NA		NA
	Bank	198,339		9.37	%	63,502		3	%	$	105,837	5	%
	(1) Ratio is computed in relation to risk-weighted assets.
	(2) Ratio is computed in relation to average assets.
	NA — Not applicable.  Regulatory framework does not define well capitalized for holding companies..
	Included in the capital at December 31, 2012 was $30 million of subordinated debentures related to the trust preferred securities, which qualified as Tier 1 capital.  Bancorp called the trust preferred securities in December 2013.

SY_Bancorp_Inc_parent_company_

S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (parent company only)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (parent company only)	'
S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (parent company only)	'
	(23) S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (parent company only)
	Condensed Balance Sheets
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Assets
	Cash on deposit with subsidiary bank	$	7,453		$	25,904
	Investment in and receivable from subsidiaries	216,916			204,431
	Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $1,000 in 2012)	—			1,018
	Other assets	5,234			4,707
	Total assets	$	229,603		$	236,060
	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
	Other liabilities	$	159		$	85
	Subordinated debentures	—			30,900
	Total stockholders’ equity	229,444			205,075
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	229,603		$	236,060
	Condensed Statements of Income
		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Income - dividends and interest from subsidiaries	$	30,090		$	10,090		$	90
	Income - interest income from securities	27			80			104
	Income (loss) - other	174			637			(402		)
	Expenses	7,260			5,130			4,654
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary	23,031			5,677			(4,862		)
	Income tax benefit	(2,583		)	(1,674		)	(1,889		)
	Income (loss) before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary	25,614			7,351			(2,973		)
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary	1,556			18,450			26,577
	Net income	$	27,170		$	25,801		$	23,604
	Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
		Years ended December 31
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Operating activities
	Net income	$	27,170		$	25,801		$	23,604
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries	(1,556		)	(18,450		)	(26,577		)
	Decrease (increase) in receivable from subsidiaries	(21,896		)	50			(101		)
	Stock compensation expense	1,940			1,481			1,165
	Excess tax benefits from share- based compensation arrangements	(265		)	(83		)	(125		)
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net	1,396			—			9
	Decrease in other assets	4,453			1,963			3,983
	Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	545			28			(17		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	11,787			10,790			1,941
	Investing activities
	Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale	1,000			—			3,630
	Cash for acquisition, net of cash acquired	8,963			—			—
	Net cash provided by investing activities	9,963			—			3,630
	Financing activities
	Repayments of subordinated debentures	(30,900		)	—			—
	Proceeds from stock options	2,435			961			705
	Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	265			83			125
	Common stock repurchases	(331		)	(205		)	(167		)
	Cash dividends paid	(11,670		)	(10,691		)	(9,930		)
	Net cash used in financing activities	(40,201		)	(9,852		)	(9,267		)
	Net (decrease) increase in cash	(18,451		)	938			(3,696		)
	Cash at beginning of year	25,904			24,966			28,662
	Cash at end of year	$	7,453		$	25,904		$	24,966

Segments

Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segments	'
Segments	'
	(24) Segments
	Bancorp’s, principal activities include commercial banking and investment management and trust.  Commercial banking provides a full range of loan and deposit products to individual consumers and businesses.  Commercial banking also includes Bancorp’s mortgage origination and securities brokerage activity.  Investment management and trust provides wealth management services including investment management, trust and estate administration, and retirement plan services.
	Financial information for each business segment reflects that which is specifically identifiable or allocated based on an internal allocation method. Income taxes are allocated based on the effective federal income tax rate adjusted for any tax exempt activity.  All tax exempt activity and provision for loan losses have been allocated to the commercial banking segment.  Measurement of performance of business segments is based on the management structure of Bancorp and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other financial institution. Information presented is also not necessarily indicative of the segments’ operations if they were independent entities.
	Principally, all of the net assets of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. are involved in the commercial banking segment.  Bancorp has goodwill of $682,000 related to the 1996 purchase of a bank in southern Indiana.  This purchase facilitated Bancorp’s expansion in southern Indiana.  Goodwill has been assigned to the commercial banking segment.
	Selected financial information by business segment follows:
				Investment
		Commercial		management
	(In thousands)	banking		and trust		Total
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Net interest income	$	77,144	$	154	$	77,298
	Provision for loan losses	6,550		—		6,550
	Investment management and trust services	—		16,287		16,287
	All other non-interest income	22,654		61		22,715
	Non-interest expense	61,891		9,461		71,352
	Income before income taxes	31,357		7,041		38,398
	Tax expense	8,740		2,488		11,228
	Net income	$	22,617	$	4,553	$	27,170
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	Net interest income	$	73,800	$	150	$	73,950
	Provision for loan losses	11,500		—		11,500
	Investment management and trust services	—		14,278		14,278
	All other non-interest income	24,110		69		24,179
	Non-interest expense	57,323		8,149		65,472
	Income before income taxes	29,087		6,348		35,435
	Tax expense	7,412		2,222		9,634
	Net income	$	21,675	$	4,126	$	25,801
	Year ended December 31, 2011
	Net interest income	$	70,592	$	140	$	70,732
	Provision for loan losses	12,600		—		12,600
	Investment management and trust services	—		13,841		13,841
	All other non-interest income	19,382		21		19,403
	Non-interest expense	51,863		7,718		59,581
	Income before income taxes	25,511		6,284		31,795
	Tax expense	5,992		2,199		8,191
	Net income	$	19,519	$	4,085	$	23,604

Quarterly_Operating_Results_un

Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited)	'
Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited)	'
	(25) Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited)
	Following is a summary of quarterly operating results (unaudited) for 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013
	(In thousands, except per share data)	4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter
	Interest income	$	22,069	$	22,267	$	21,293	$	20,835
	Interest expense	2,226		2,250		2,318		2,372
	Net interest income	19,843		20,017		18,975		18,463
	Provision for loan losses	1,575		1,325		1,325		2,325
	Net interest income after provision	18,268		18,692		17,650		16,138
	Non-interest income	9,811		9,652		10,311		9,228
	Non-interest expenses	19,380		17,571		18,822		15,579
	Income before income taxes	8,699		10,773		9,139		9,787
	Income tax expense	2,386		3,091		2,732		3,019
	Net income	$	6,313	$	7,682	$	6,407	$	6,768
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.44	$	0.53	$	0.45	$	0.49
	Diluted earnings per share	0.43		0.53		0.45		0.49
		2012
		4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter
	Interest income	$	22,034	$	21,692	$	21,363	$	21,812
	Interest expense	3,724		2,897		3,068		3,262
	Net interest income	18,310		18,795		18,295		18,550
	Provision for loan losses	2,475		2,475		2,475		4,075
	Net interest income after provision	15,835		16,320		15,820		14,475
	Non-interest income	10,127		9,795		9,290		9,245
	Non-interest expenses	17,183		17,045		16,508		14,736
	Income before income taxes	8,779		9,070		8,602		8,984
	Income tax expense	2,265		2,388		2,499		2,482
	Net income	$	6,514	$	6,682	$	6,103	$	6,502
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.47	$	0.48	$	0.44	$	0.47
	Diluted earnings per share	0.47		0.48		0.44		0.47
		2011
		4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter
	Interest income	$	21,569	$	21,616	$	21,566	$	21,288
	Interest expense	3,553		3,826		3,955		3,973
	Net interest income	18,016		17,790		17,611		17,315
	Provision for loan losses	3,100		4,100		2,600		2,800
	Net interest income after provision	14,916		13,690		15,011		14,515
	Non-interest income	9,229		7,858		8,152		8,005
	Non-interest expenses	16,727		13,302		14,725		14,827
	Income before income taxes	7,418		8,246		8,438		7,693
	Income tax expense	1,076		2,472		2,441		2,202
	Net income	$	6,342	$	5,774	$	5,997	$	5,491
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.46	$	0.42	$	0.43	$	0.4
	Diluted earnings per share	0.46		0.42		0.43		0.4
	Note:  The sum of earnings per share of each of the quarters in 2013, 2012 and 2011 may not add to the year-to-date amount reported in Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements due to rounding.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Principles of Consolidation and Nature of Operations	'
	Principles of Consolidation and Nature of Operations
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company (“the Bank”).  S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II was dissolved subsequent to the redemption of trust preferred securities on December 31, 2013. It was a Delaware statutory trust that was a wholly-owned unconsolidated finance subsidiary of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.  See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements.  Significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation.  Bancorp has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure up to the date on which financial statements were issued and determined there were none.
	In addition to traditional commercial and personal banking activities, Bancorp has an investment management and trust department offering a wide range of trust administration, investment management, retirement planning, estate administration and financial planning services. Bancorp’s primary market area is Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding communities including southern Indiana.  Other markets include Indianapolis, Indiana where Bancorp has three full service branches, and Cincinnati, Ohio where Bancorp has three full service branches.
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation and Use of Estimates	'
	Basis of Financial Statement Presentation and Use of Estimates
	The consolidated financial statements of Bancorp and its subsidiaries have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and conform to predominant practices within the banking industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of related revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the valuation of other real estate owned, determination of the allowance for loan losses and income tax assets, estimated liabilities and expense.
Cash Equivalents and Cash Flows	'
	Cash Equivalents and Cash Flows
	Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and Federal funds sold as segregated in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The following supplemental cash flow information addresses certain cash payments and noncash transactions for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2013 as follows:
		Years ended December 31
	(in thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Cash payments:
	Income tax payments	$	8,350	$	10,685	$	4,611
	Cash paid for interest	9,210		13,017		15,379
	Non-cash transactions:
	Transfers from loans to other real estate owned	$	5,246	$	4,486	$	12,219
Securities	'
	Securities
	Securities available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk and other factors related to interest rate and prepayment risk changes. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax effect, included in stockholders’ equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the interest method over the life of the security. Gains or losses on sales of securities are computed on a specific identification cost basis for securities.  Declines in fair value of investment securities available for sale (with certain exceptions for debt securities noted below) that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are charged to earnings as a realized loss, and a new cost basis for the securities is established. In evaluating other-than-temporary impairment, management considers the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost, financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of Bancorp to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value in the near term. Declines in fair value of debt securities below amortized cost are deemed to be other-than-temporary in circumstances where: (1) Bancorp has the intent to sell a security; (2) it is more likely than not that Bancorp will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) Bancorp does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security.  If Bancorp intends to sell a security or if it is more likely than not that Bancorp will be required to sell the security before recovery, an other-than-temporary impairment write-down is recognized in earnings equal to the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value. If Bancorp does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the other-than-temporary impairment write-down is separated into an amount representing credit loss, which is recognized in earnings, and an amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. Declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary are included in gains (losses) on sales of securities available for sale in the consolidated statements of income.  See Note 4 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for additional information on investment securities.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale	'
	Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
	Mortgage loans held for sale are initially recorded at the lower of cost or market value on an individual loan basis. All these loans are covered by investor commitments, so gains on sales of mortgage loans are recorded at the time of disbursement of loan proceeds at the difference between the sales proceeds and the loan’s carrying value net of any origination costs.
Loans	'
	Loans
	Loans are stated at the unpaid principal balance less net deferred loan fees or costs. Loan fees, net of any costs, are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan on an effective yield basis.  Interest income on loans is recorded on the accrual basis except for those loans in a non-accrual income status. Loans are placed in a non-accrual income status when prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are considered doubtful or when a default of principal or interest has existed for 90 days or more unless such a loan is well secured and in the process of collection.  When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any interest previously accrued but not yet collected is reversed against current income.  Interest income is recorded on a cash basis during the period a loan is on non-accrual status so long as the recovery of principal is reasonably assured.  Non-accrual loans may be returned to accrual status once prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are reasonably assured.  Loans are accounted for as troubled debt restructuring when Bancorp, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.  If a loan is restructured at a market rate for a new loan with comparable risk, and the loan is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement, it shall be removed from restructured status generally after six months of performance.
	Loans are classified as impaired when it is probable Bancorp will be unable to collect interest and principal according to the terms of the loan agreement. These loans are measured based on the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loans’ effective interest rate or at the estimated fair value of the loans’ collateral, if applicable.  Impaired loans consist of loans in non-accrual status or loans accounted for as troubled debt restructuring.
Allowance for Loan Losses	'
	Allowance for Loan Losses
	The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Prior to the third quarter of 2013, management measured the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses in its entirety using (a) quantitative (historical loss rates) and qualitative factors (management adjustment factors); (b) specific allocations on impaired loans, and (c) an unallocated amount.  The unallocated amount was evaluated on the loan portfolio in its entirety and was based on additional factors, such as national and local economic trends and conditions, changes in volume and severity of past due loans, volume of non-accrual loans, volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans and other factors and trends that affect specific loans and categories of loans, such as a heightened risk in the commercial and industrial loan portfolios.  Bancorp utilized the sum of all allowance amounts derived as described above, including a reasonable unallocated allowance, as an indicator of the appropriate level of allowance for loan and lease losses.
	During the third quarter of 2013, Bancorp refined its allowance calculation whereby it “allocated” the portion of the allowance that was previously deemed to be unallocated allowance based on management’s determination of the appropriate qualitative adjustment. This refined allowance calculation includes specific allowance allocations to loan portfolio segments at December 31, 2013 for qualitative factors including, among other factors, (i) national and local economic and business conditions, (ii) the quality and experience of lending staff and management, (iii) changes in lending policies and procedures, (iv) changes in volume and severity of past due loans, classified loans and non-performing loans, (v) potential impact of any concentrations of credit, (vi) changes in the nature and terms of loans such as growth rates and utilization rates, (vii) changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, considering Bancorp’s disposition bias, and (viii) the effect of other external factors such as the legal and regulatory environment.  Bancorp may also consider other qualitative factors in future periods for additional allowance allocations, including, among other factors, changes in Bancorp’s loan review process.   Changes in the criteria used in this evaluation or the availability of new information could cause the allowance to be increased or decreased in future periods. In addition, bank regulatory agencies, as part of their examination process, may require adjustments to the allowance for loan and lease losses based on their judgments and estimates.
	Based on this quantitative and qualitative analysis, provisions are made to the allowance for loan losses.  Such provisions are reflected as a charge against current earnings in Bancorp’s consolidated statements of income.
	The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is monitored by the internal loan review staff and reported quarterly to the Executive Loan Committee and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the adequacy of Bancorp’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require Bancorp to make additional provisions to the allowance based upon their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examinations.
Acquired loans	'
	Acquired loans
	Bancorp acquired loans in the second quarter of 2013 as part of the acquisition referenced in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.  Acquired loans were initially recorded at their acquisition date fair values.  US GAAP prohibits carryover of the allowance for loan losses as any credit losses in the loans are included in the determination of the fair value of the loans at the acquisition date. Fair values for acquired loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves assumptions and judgments as to credit risk, default rates, loss severity, collateral values, discount rates, payment speeds, prepayment risk, and liquidity risk at the time of acquisition.
	Acquired loans that had evidence of deterioration in credit quality since origination and for which it was probable, at acquisition, that Bancorp will be unable to collect all contractually required payments were specifically identified and analyzed. The excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as accretable discount and will be recognized as interest income over the remaining life of the loan. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as non-accretable discount. The non-accretable discount represents estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require Bancorp to evaluate the need for an allowance for loan losses on these loans.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows will result in the reversal of a corresponding amount of the non-accretable discount which Bancorp will reclassify as an accretable discount that will be recognized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method. Bancorp’s evaluation of the amount of future cash flows that it expects to collect is performed in a similar manner as that used to determine its allowance for loan losses. Charge-offs of the principal amount on credit-impaired acquired loans would be first applied to non-accretable discount.
	For acquired loans that are not deemed impaired at acquisition, the methods used to estimate the required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans is the same for originated loans.
Premises and Equipment	'
	Premises and Equipment
	Premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of premises and equipment is computed using straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 to 40 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases, including expected renewals, or over the useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.  Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized.
Other Assets	'
	Other Assets
	Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) is carried at net realizable value, which considers any applicable surrender charges.  Also, Bancorp maintains life insurance policies other than BOLI in conjunction with its non-qualified defined benefit and non-qualified compensation plans.
	Other real estate is carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value minus estimated selling costs. Any write downs to fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. In certain situations, improvements to prepare assets for sale are capitalized if those costs increase the estimated fair value of the asset.  Expenses incurred in maintaining assets, write downs to reflect subsequent declines in value, and realized gains or losses are reflected in operations and are included in non-interest income and expense.
	Bancorp’s investment in a domestic private investment fund was comprised of bank and other financial industry securities and was accounted for as an equity-method investment in accordance with US GAAP.
	MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, considering appropriate prepayment assumptions.  MSRs are evaluated quarterly for impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value.
	Goodwill is measured and evaluated at least annually for impairment.  No impairment charges have been deemed necessary or recorded to date, as the fair value is substantially in excess of the carrying value.
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase	'
	Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
	Bancorp enters into sales of securities under agreement to repurchase at a specified future date.  Such repurchase agreements are considered financing agreements and, accordingly, the obligation to repurchase assets sold is reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets of Bancorp.  Repurchase agreements are collateralized by debt securities which are owned and under the control of Bancorp.  These agreements are used in conjunction with collateralized corporate cash management accounts.
Repurchased Shares of Common Stock	'
	Repurchased Shares of Common Stock
	The repurchase of Bancorp’s common stock is recorded at cost, and repurchased shares are returned to the status of authorized, but unissued.  Amounts recorded in common stock are based on the stated value of the shares, as there is no par value.  Residual amounts are recorded in additional paid in capital.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Bancorp accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax bases of Bancorp’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of income in the period that includes the enactment date.
	No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 because Bancorp has sufficient prior taxable income, future projected taxable income, and tax planning strategies to allow for utilization of the deductible temporary differences and capital loss carryforwards within the carryforward period.  Management believes it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be realized.
	To the extent unrecognized income tax benefits become realized or the related accrued interest is no longer necessary, Bancorp’s provision for income taxes would be favorably impacted.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $40,000 and $70,000, respectively.  If recognized, the tax benefits would reduce tax expense and accordingly, increase net income.  The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts for current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax returns due to statutes of limitation, changes in management’s judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examination, litigation and legislative activity and the addition or elimination of uncertain tax positions.
	Bancorp’s policy is to report interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the amount accrued for the potential payment of interest and penalties was $2,000 and $4,000, respectively.
	Bancorp invests in certain partnerships that yield low-income housing, historic and new market tax credits as well as tax deductible losses. These tax benefits are recognized in income tax expense using an effective yield method over the life of the investment.
Net Income Per Share	'
	Net Income Per Share
	Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the weighted average number of shares that would be issued upon exercise of dilutive options and stock appreciation rights, assuming proceeds are used to repurchase shares under the treasury stock method.
Comprehensive Income	'
	Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources.  For Bancorp, this includes net income, changes in unrealized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities and cash flow hedging instruments, net of taxes, and minimum pension liability adjustments, net of taxes.
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	Bancorp provides a broad range of financial services to individuals, corporations and others through its thirty-four full service banking locations as of December 31, 2013.  These services include lending and deposit services, cash management services, securities brokerage activities, mortgage origination and investment management and trust activities.  Bancorp’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated in two reportable operating segments: commercial banking and investment management and trust.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	For all awards, stock-based compensation expense recognized is based on the fair value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that are ultimately expected to vest, reduced for estimated forfeitures. US GAAP requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives
	Bancorp uses derivative financial instruments as part of its interest rate risk management, including interest rate swaps. US GAAP establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. As required by US GAAP, Bancorp’s interest rate swaps are recognized as other assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. To qualify for hedge accounting, Bancorp must comply with detailed rules and documentation requirements at inception of the hedge, and hedge effectiveness is assessed at inception and periodically throughout the life of each hedging relationship. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is measured periodically throughout the life of the hedging relationship.
	For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to interest income or expense when the hedged transaction affects earnings, while the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of derivative, if any, is recognized immediately in other noninterest income. Bancorp assesses effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the cumulative changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the cumulative changes in cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. No component of the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
	Bancorp offers interest rate swaps to customers desiring long-term fixed rate lending whereby Bancorp receives interest at a fixed rate and pays interest at a variable rate. Simultaneously, Bancorp enters into an interest rate swap agreement with an unrelated counterparty whereby Bancorp pays interest at a fixed rate and receives interest at a variable rate. Because of matching terms of offsetting contracts and the collateral provisions mitigating any non-performance risk, changes in fair value subsequent to initial recognition have an insignificant effect on earnings. Because these derivative instruments have not been designated as hedging instruments, the derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, with changes in fair value, due to changes in prevailing interest rates, recorded in other noninterest income.
	Bancorp had no fair value hedging relationships at December 31, 2013 or 2012. Bancorp does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information	'
		Years ended December 31
	(in thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Cash payments:
	Income tax payments	$	8,350	$	10,685	$	4,611
	Cash paid for interest	9,210		13,017		15,379
	Non-cash transactions:
	Transfers from loans to other real estate owned	$	5,246	$	4,486	$	12,219

Acquisition_Tables

Acquisition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisition	'
Summary of consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, adjusted for fair value at the acquisition date	'
	(amounts in thousands)
	Purchase price:
	Cash	$	8,297
	Equity instruments (531,288 common shares of Bancorp)	12,198
	Total purchase price	20,495
	Identifiable assets:
	Cash and federal funds sold	17,260
	Investment securities	81,827
	Loans	39,755
	Premises and equipment	4,008
	Core deposit intangible	2,543
	Other assets	605
	Total identifiable assets	145,998
	Identifiable liabilities:
	Deposits	120,435
	Securities sold under agreement to repurchase	2,762
	Other liabilities	1,857
	Total identifiable liabilities	125,054
	Net gain resulting from acquisition	$	449
	Acquisition costs (included in non-interest expenses in Bancorp’s income statement for the year ended December 31, 2013)	$	1,548
Schedule of acquired loans	'
	(in thousands)	Acquired			Acquired non-impaired			Total
		impaired			loans			acquired
		loans						loans
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	$	3,285		$	37,763		$	41,048
	Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected	(372		)	(723		)	(1,095		)
	Expected cash flows at acquisition	2,913			37,040			39,953
	Interest component of expected cash flows	(174		)	(24		)	(198		)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition - estimated fair value	$	2,739		$	37,016		$	39,755
Summary of acquisition costs, all recorded in the consolidated statement of income	'
	A summary of acquisition costs, all recorded in the second quarter 2013 consolidated statement of income, follows:
	(in thousands)
	Data conversion	$	906
	Consulting	262
	Salaries and employee benefits	103
	Legal	96
	All other	181
	Total	$	1,548

Securities_Tables

Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities	'
Schedule of amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of securities available for sale	'
	(in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized
	December 31, 2013	cost		Gains		Losses		Fair value
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	110,000	$	—	$	—	$	110,000
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	138,094		1,623		1,872		137,845
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	176,524		1,391		5,222		172,693
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	68,448		1,473		428		69,493
	Total securities available for sale	$	493,066	$	4,487	$	7,522	$	490,031
	(in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized
	December 31, 2012	cost		Gains		Losses		Fair value
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	98,000	$	—	$	—	$	98,000
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	83,015		2,789		56		85,748
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	137,407		3,594		120		140,881
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	57,961		2,844		12		60,793
	Trust preferred securities of financial institutions	1,000		18		—		1,018
	Total securities available for sale	$	377,383	$	9,245	$	188	$	386,440
Summary of securities based on contractual maturity	'
	(in thousands)
	Securities available for sale	Amortized cost		Fair value
	Due within 1 year	$	120,183	$	120,234
	Due after 1 but within 5 years	128,126		129,476
	Due after 5 but within 10 years	35,980		36,172
	Due after 10 years	32,253		31,456
	Mortgage-backed securities	176,524		172,693
	Total securities available for sale	$	493,066	$	490,031
Schedule of securities with unrealized losses not recognized in income	'
		Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	(In thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
	December 31, 2013
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	$	76,755	$	1,429	$	4,353	$	443	$	81,108	$	1,872
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	112,652		4,400		8,752		822		121,404		5,222
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	22,092		405		1,211		23		23,303		428
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	211,499	$	6,234	$	14,316	$	1,288	$	225,815	$	7,522
		Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	(In thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
	December 31, 2012
	enterprise obligations	$	29,996	$	56	$	—	$	—	$	29,996	56
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	16,609		120		$	—	$	—	$	16,609	$	120
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	2,292		12		—		—		2,292		12
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	48,897	$	188	$	—	$	—	$	48,897	$	188

Loans_Tables

Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans	'
Schedule of loans by primary loan portfolio segment	'
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Commercial and industrial	$	510,739		$	426,930
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	91,719			85,456
	Undeveloped land	37,871			45,797
	Real estate mortgage	1,046,823			989,631
	Consumer	34,198			36,780
		$	1,721,350		$	1,584,594
Schedule of loans to directors and their associates, including loans to companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers	'
	(in thousands)	Year ended December 31,
	Loans to directors and executive officers	2013			2012
	Balance as of January 1	$	6,099		$	622
	New loans and advances on lines of credit	10,006			6,691
	Repayments on loans and lines of credit	7,438			1,214
	Balance as of December 31	$	8,667		$	6,099
Schedule of the balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method	'
		Type of loan
					Construction
					and development
		Commercial			excluding
	(in thousands)	and			undeveloped			Undeveloped			Real estate
	December 31, 2013	industrial			land			land			mortgage			Consumer					Total
	Loans	$	510,739		$	91,719		$	37,871		$	1,046,823		$	34,198				$	1,721,350
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,579		$	26		$	7,340		$	7,478		$	84				$	22,507
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	502,535		$	90,428		$	30,531		$	1,038,824		$	34,095				$	1,696,413
	Balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	625		$	1,265		$	—		$	521		$	19				$	2,430
					Construction
					and development
		Commercial			excluding
		and			undeveloped			Undeveloped			Real estate
		industrial			land			land			mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	Allowance for loan losses
	At December 31, 2012	$	5,949		$	4,536		$	—		$	14,288		$	362		$	6,746		$	31,881
	Provision	1,583			(2,119		)	13,256			490			86			(6,746		)	6,550
	Charge-offs	(457		)	(25		)	(7,961		)	(2,758		)	(763		)	—			(11,964		)
	Recoveries	569			163			81			584			658			—			2,055
	At December 31, 2013	$	7,644		$	2,555		$	5,376		$	12,604		$	343		$	—		$	28,522
	Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	762		$	—		$	—		$	606		$	84					$	1,452
	Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	6,882		$	2,555		$	5,376		$	11,998		$	259		$	—		$	27,070
		Type of loan
	(in thousands)	Commercial			Construction			Real estate
	December 31, 2012	and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer					Total
	Loans	$	426,930		$	131,253		$	989,631		$	36,780				$	1,584,594
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,667		$	10,863		$	9,795		$	4				$	29,329
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	418,263		$	120,390		$	979,836		$	36,776				$	1,555,265
		Commercial			Construction			Real estate
		and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	Allowance for loan losses
	At December 31, 2011	$	7,364		$	3,546		$	11,182		$	540		$	7,113		$	29,745
	Provision	3,024			2,716			6,308			(181		)	(367		)	11,500
	Charge-offs	(4,523		)	(1,726		)	(3,451		)	(798		)	—			(10,498		)
	Recoveries	84			—			249			801			—			1,134
	At December 31, 2012	$	5,949		$	4,536		$	14,288		$	362		$	6,746		$	31,881
	Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	156		$	2,898		$	563		$	—					$	3,617
	Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	5,793		$	1,638		$	13,725		$	362		$	6,746		$	28,264
		Type of loan
		Commercial			Construction			Real estate
	December 31, 2011	and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer					Total
	(in thousands)
	Loans	$	393,729		$	147,637		$	966,665		$	36,814				$	1,544,845
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	5,459		$	2,416		$	14,170		$	94				$	22,139
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	388,270		$	145,221		$	952,495		$	36,720				$	1,522,706
		Commercial			Construction			Real estate
		and industrial			and development			mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
	Allowance for loan losses
	At December 31, 2010	$	2,796		$	2,280		$	12,272		$	623		$	7,572		$	25,543
	Provision	5,475			2,859			4,592			133			(459		)	12,600
	Charge-offs	(1,015		)	(1,593		)	(5,840		)	(673		)	—			(9,121		)
	Recoveries	108			—			158			457			—			723
	At December 31, 2011	$	7,364		$	3,546		$	11,182		$	540		$	7,113		$	29,745
	Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	954		$	10		$	1,597		$	—					$	2,561
	Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	6,410		$	3,536		$	9,585		$	540		$	7,113		$	27,184
Schedule of the changes in accretable discount related to credit impaired acquired loans	'
	(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—
	Additions due to Oldham acquisition	174
	Accretion	(37		)
	Reclassifications from (to) non-accretable difference	—
	Disposals	—
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	137
Schedule of loans individually evaluated for impairment	'
					Unpaid						Average
	(in thousands)	Recorded			principal			Related			recorded
	December 31, 2013	investment			balance			allowance			investment
	Loans with no related allowance recorded
	Commercial and industrial	$	830		$	974		$	—		$	4,499
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	26			151			—			54
	Undeveloped land	7,340			9,932			—			3,272
	Real estate mortgage	3,731			5,069			—			5,559
	Consumer	—			—			—			3
	Subtotal	11,927			16,126			—			13,387
	Loans with an allowance recorded
	Commercial and industrial	$	6,749		$	6,749		$	762		$	3,806
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	—			—			—			259
	Undeveloped land	—			—			—			7,152
	Real estate mortgage	3,747			4,065			606			3,705
	Consumer	84			84			84			34
	Subtotal	10,580			10,898			1,452			14,956
	Total
	Commercial and industrial	$	7,579		$	7,723		$	762		$	8,305
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	26			151			—			313
	Undeveloped land	7,340			9,932			—			10,424
	Real estate mortgage	7,478			9,134			606			9,264
	Consumer	84			84			84			37
	Total	$	22,507		$	27,024		$	1,452		$	28,343
					Unpaid						Average
	(in thousands)	Recorded			principal			Related			recorded
	December 31, 2012	investment			balance			allowance			investment
	Loans with no related allowance recorded
	Commercial and industrial	$	6,735		$	7,591		$	—		$	6,226
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	118			381			—			158
	Undeveloped land	234			1,806			—			886
	Real estate mortgage	6,996			7,752			—			6,451
	Consumer	4			25			—			21
	Subtotal	14,087			17,555			—			13,742
	Loans with an allowance recorded
	Commercial and industrial	1,932			5,103			156			3,294
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	433			433			—			260
	Undeveloped land	10,078			10,702			2,898			7,232
	Real estate mortgage	2,799			2,948			563			4,583
	Consumer	—			—			—			—
	Subtotal	15,242			19,186			3,617			15,369
	Total
	Commercial and industrial	$	8,667		$	12,694		$	156		$	9,520
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	551			814			—			418
	Undeveloped land	10,312			12,508			2,898			8,118
	Real estate mortgage	9,795			10,700			563			11,034
	Consumer	4			25			—			21
	Total	$	29,329		$	36,741		$	3,617		$	29,111
Schedule of recorded investment in non-accrual loans	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Commercial and industrial	$	846		$	1,554
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	26			551
	Undeveloped land	7,340			10,312
	Real estate mortgage	7,046			5,939
	Consumer	—			4
	Total	$	15,258		$	18,360
Schedule of the recorded investment in loans modified and classified as TDR	'
				Pre-modification			Post-modification
	(dollars in thousands)	Number of		outstanding recorded			outstanding recorded
	December 31, 2013	contracts		investment			investment
	Commercial & industrial	1		$	796		$	796
	Real estate mortgage	1		85			85
	Total	2		$	881		$	881
				Pre-modification			Post-modification
	(dollars in thousands)	Number of		outstanding recorded			outstanding recorded
	December 31, 2012	contracts		investment			investment
	Commercial & industrial	3		$	5,752		$	5,752
	Real estate mortgage	5		3,862			3,862
	Total	8		$	9,614		$	9,614
Schedule of the recorded investment in loans accounted for as TDR that were restructured and experienced a payment default	'
	(dollars in thousands)	Number of
	December 31, 2013	Contracts		Recorded investment
	Commercial & industrial	1		$	790
	Real estate mortgage	2		2,425
	Total	3		$	3,215
	(dollars in thousands)	Number of
	December 31, 2012	Contracts		Recorded investment
	Commercial & industrial	1		$	627
	Real estate mortgage	1		295
	Total	2		$	922
Schedule of aging of the recorded investment in past due loans	'
								Greater
								than												Recorded
								90 days												investment
								past due												> 90 days
		30-59 days			60-89 days			(includes			Total						Total			and
	(in thousands)	past due			past due			non-accrual)			past due			Current			loans			accruing
	December 31, 2013
	Commercial and industrial	$	808		$	201		$	1,268		$	2,277		$	508,462		$	510,739		$	421
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	429			—			26			455			91,264			91,719			—
	Undeveloped land	—			—			7,340			7,340			30,531			37,871			—
	Real estate mortgage	4,529			1,180			7,062			12,771			1,034,052			1,046,823			16
	Consumer	110			—			—			110			34,088			34,198			—
	Total	$	5,876		$	1,381		$	15,696		$	22,953		$	1,698,397		$	1,721,350		$	437
	December 31, 2012
	Commercial and industrial	$	212		$	42		$	1,554		$	1,808		$	425,122		$	426,930		$	—
	Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land	—			—			551			551			84,905			85,456			—
	Undeveloped land	—			4,284			10,312			14,596			31,201			45,797
	Real estate mortgage	3,771			1,952			6,424			12,147			977,484			989,631			485
	Consumer	79			—			238			317			36,463			36,780			234
	Total	$	4,062		$	6,278		$	19,079		$	29,419		$	1,555,175		$	1,584,594		$	719
Schedule of credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'
	(in thousands)	Commercial			Construction			Undeveloped			Real estate			Consumer			Total
		and industrial			and			land			mortgage
					development,
					excluding
					undeveloped
					land
	December 31, 2013
	Grade
	Pass	$	486,140		$	79,896		$	30,366		$	1,014,216		$	34,028		$	1,644,646
	Special mention	12,983			7,091			—			17,916			86			38,076
	Substandard	3,616			4,706			165			7,197			—			15,684
	Substandard non- performing	8,000			26			7,340			7,494			84			22,944
	Doubtful	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Total	$	510,739		$	91,719		$	37,871		$	1,046,823		$	34,198		$	1,721,350
	31-Dec-12
	Grade
	Pass	$	404,045		$	78,621		$	34,388		$	925,674		$	36,542		$	1,479,270
	Special mention	11,097			6,284			547			26,770			—			44,698
	Substandard	4,482			—			550			26,901			—			31,933
	Substandard non- performing	7,306			551			10,312			10,286			238			28,693
	Doubtful	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Total	$	426,930		$	85,456		$	45,797		$	989,631		$	36,780		$	1,584,594

Premises_and_Equipment_Tables

Premises and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Premises and Equipment	'
Summary of premises and equipment	'
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Land	$	6,803		$	4,586
	Buildings and improvements	43,259			40,530
	Furniture and equipment	17,149			15,998
	Construction in progress	231			269
		67,442			61,383
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(27,629		)	(24,851		)
		$	39,813		$	36,532

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets.	'
Summary of major components of other assets	'
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Net deferred tax asset	$	14,554		$	12,538
	Cash surrender value of life insurance other than BOLI	10,949			9,614
	Other real estate owned and other foreclosed property	5,592			7,364
	Investments in tax credit related ventures	5,506			7,329
	Core deposit intangible	2,151			—
	Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)	1,832			2,088
	Other short term receivables	1,624			1,289
	Goodwill	682			682
	Investment in bank in expansion market	520			520
	FDIC prepaid assessment	—			1,732
	Common securities of S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II	—			900
	Other	8,414			7,351
		$	51,824		$	51,407
Schedule of changes in net carrying amount of MSRs	'
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Balance at January 1	$	2,088		$	1,630
	Originations	776			1,274
	Amortization	(1,032		)	(816		)
	Balance at December 31	$	1,832		$	2,088

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Schedule of components of income tax expense (benefit) from operations	'
		Year ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	10,322		$	11,895		$	9,748
	State	336			672			511
	Total current tax expense	10,658			12,567			10,259
	Deferred tax benefit
	Federal	450			(2,800		)	(1,934		)
	State	120			(133		)	(134		)
	Total deferred tax benefit	570			(2,933		)	(2,068		)
	Total income tax expense	$	11,228		$	9,634		$	8,191
Schedule of components of income tax (benefit) expense recorded directly to stockholders' equity	'
		Year ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale	$	(4,234	)	$	(24	)	$	1,362
	Reclassification adjustment for securities losses realized in income	2			—			—
	Unrealized gain on derivatives	8			—			—
	Compensation expense for tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes	(265		)	(83		)	(125		)
	Minimum pension liability adjustment	111			2			(111		)
	Total income tax (benefit) expense recorded directly to stockholders’ equity	$	(4,378	)	$	(105	)	$	1,126
Schedule of analysis of the difference between the statutory and effective tax rates from operations	'
		Year ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	U.S. federal income tax rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	Tax exempt interest income	(2.1	)	(3.8	)	(3.7	)
	Tax credits	(2.5	)	(2.2	)	(2.6	)
	Cash surrender value of life insurance	(2.0	)	(1.9	)	(1.5	)
	State income taxes	0.8		1		0.9
	Nontaxable gain on acquisition	(0.4	)	—		—
	Nondeductible acquisition costs	0.2		—		—
	Establish deferred taxes on tax credit investments	—		—		(2.2	)
	Other, net	0.2		(0.9	)	(0.1	)
		29.2	%	27.2	%	25.8	%
Schedule of effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities	'
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Allowance for loan loss	$	10,236		$	11,495
	Deferred compensation	4,778			3,950
	Accrued expenses	1,604			1,451
	Investments in partnerships	826			713
	Write-downs and costs associated with other real estate owned	749			1,335
	Loans	564			211
	Other-than-temporary impairment	311			312
	Other assets	299			324
	Total deferred tax assets	19,367			19,791
	Securities	354			4,088
	Property and equipment	1,377			1,162
	Loan costs	702			648
	Prepayment penalty on modification of FHLB advances	156			263
	Mortgage servicing rights	608			703
	Leases	428			100
	Core deposit intangible	772			—
	Other liabilities	416			289
	Total deferred tax liabilities	4,813			7,253
	Net deferred tax asset	$	14,554		$	12,538
Schedule of reconciliation of the amount of unrecognized tax benefits	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Balance as of January 1	$	70		$	101
	Increases - current year tax positions	11			10
	Lapse of statute of limitations	(41		)	(41		)
	Balance as of December 31	$	40		$	70

Deposits_Tables

Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deposits	'
Schedule of composition of interest bearing deposits	'
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013		2012
	Interest bearing demand	$	462,291	$	345,739
	Savings	101,551		84,795
	Money market	643,787		579,686
	Time deposits greater than $250,000	40,604		45,888
	Other time deposits	309,354		329,426
		$	1,557,587	$	1,385,534
Schedule of maturities of time deposits	'
	At December 31, 2013, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:
	(In thousands)
	2014	$	228,459
	2015	78,308
	2016	23,534
	2017	13,950
	2018 and thereafter	5,707
		$	349,958

Securities_Sold_Under_Agreemen1

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings	'
Summary of information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase	'
		December 31,
	(Dollars in thousands)	2013			2012
	Average balance during the year	$	60,737		$	59,861
	Average interest rate during the year	0.24		%	0.3		%
	Maximum month-end balance during the year	$	68,383		$	64,582

Advances_from_the_Federal_Home1

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank	'
Summary of the contractual maturities and average effective rates of outstanding advances	'
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)	Advance		Rate		Advance		Rate
	2013	$	—	—		$	10,000	1.9	%
	2014	10,000		0.21	%	—		—
	2015	20,000		3.34	%	20,000		3.34	%
	2020	1,931		2.23	%
	2021	564		2.12	%
	2024	408		2.4	%	420		2.4	%
	2028	1,426		1.46	%	1,462		1.46	%
		$	34,329	2.26	%	$	31,882	2.79	%

Net_Income_per_Share_and_Commo1

Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends	'
Schedule of the numerators (net income) and denominators (average shares outstanding) for the basic and diluted net income per share computations	'
	(In thousands, except per share data)	2013		2012		2011
	Net income, basic and diluted	$	27,170	$	25,801	$	23,604
	Average shares outstanding	14,223		13,875		13,786
	Effect of dilutive securities	130		57		48
	Average shares outstanding including dilutive securities	14,353		13,932		13,834
	Net income per share, basic	$	1.91	$	1.86	$	1.71
	Net income per share, diluted	$	1.89	$	1.85	$	1.71

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Benefit Plans	'
Schedule of components of the net periodic benefit cost of the defined benefit plan	'
		Year ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Interest cost	90		83		86
	Expected return on plan assets	—		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost	—		—		—
	Amortization of net losses	36		60		56
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	126	$	143	$	142
Schedule of benefits expected to be paid in each year	'
	(In thousands)	Benefits
	2014	$	84
	2015	84
	2016	84
	2017	84
	2018	84
	Beyond 2018	3,446
	Total future payments	$	3,866

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense, within salaries and employee benefits	'
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$	1,940		$	1,481		$	1,165
	Deferred tax benefit	679			518			408
	Reduction of net income	$	1,261		$	963		$	757
Schedule of assumptions used in option and SAR valuations	'
	Assumptions	2013		2012		2011
	Dividend yield	2.8	%	2.52	%	2.48	%
	Expected volatility	22.54	%	22.04	%	22.64	%
	Risk free interest rate	1.26	%	1.44	%	2.9	%
	Forfeitures	6.4	%	4.2	%	6.07	%
	Expected life of options (in years)	6.6		7.6		7.5
Schedule of stock option and SARs activity and related information	'
														Weighted
							Weighted					Weighted		average
							average			Aggregate		average		remaining
		Options		Exercise price			exercise			intrinsic		fair		contractual
	(in thousands, except price and years)	and SARs		per share			price			value		value		life (years)
	At December 31, 2012
	Vested and exercisable	681		$	20.17-26.83		$	23.42		$	271	$	5.33	3.5
	Unvested	246		21.03-26.83			22.62			77		4.67		7.9
	Total outstanding	927		20.17-26.83			23.21			348		5.15		4.7
	Granted	54		22.89			22.89			484		3.61
	Exercised	(180	)	20.17-26.83			21.71			1,124		4.81
	Forfeited	(4	)	21.03-23.76			22.78			32		4.88
	At December 31, 2013
	Vested and exercisable	579		20.25-26.83			23.83			4,685		5.43		3.4
	Unvested	218		21.03-24.87			22.7			2,011		4.36		7.7
	Total outstanding	797		20.25-26.83			23.52			$	6,696	5.14		4.6
	Vested during year	79		21.03-24.87			22.56			$	743	4.81
Schedule of restricted common stock activity	'
				Grant date
				weighted-
		Number		average cost
	Unvested at December 31, 2010	81,682		$	21.58
	Shares awarded	41,991		23.96
	Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors	(21,333	)	21.82
	Shares forfeited	(7,333	)	22.61
	Unvested at December 31, 2011	95,007		$	22.49
	Shares awarded	57,156		22.71
	Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors	(30,782	)	22.66
	Shares forfeited	(7,471	)	22.59
	Unvested at December 31, 2012	113,910		$	22.55
	Shares awarded	55,275		22.93
	Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors	(39,909	)	22.29
	Shares forfeited	(4,720	)	23.45
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	124,556		$	22.77
Schedule of RSU grants	'
							Expected
		Vesting					shares
	Grant	period		Fair			to be
	year	in years		value			awarded
	2011	3		$	21.99		16,857
	2012	3		20.57			22,668
	2013	3		20.38			28,579
Schedule of options and SARs outstanding	'
	Expiration	Number of		Options and		Weighted average
		options and		SARs		exercise price of
		SARs		exercisable		options and SARs
		outstanding				outstanding
	2014	92		92		22.69
	2015	1		1		20.9
	2016	144		144		24.07
	2017	120		120		26.81
	2018	73		73		23.37
	2019	77		60		22.14
	2020	77		45		21.03
	2021	62		25		23.78
	2022	97		19		22.87
	2022	54		—		22.89
		797		579		$	23.52
Schedule of number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding stock-based awards and remaining shares available for future issuance	'
	The following table provides detail of the number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding stock-based awards and remaining shares available for future issuance under all the Bancorp’s equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2013.
	Plan category (shares in thousands)	Number of		Weighted			Shares
		shares to be		average			available for
		issued upon		exercise			future
		exercise		price			issuance (a)
	Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:
	Stock options	356		$	24.63		513
	Stock appreciation rights (SARs)	(b)		(b)			(a)
	Restricted stock	125		N/A			(a)
	Restricted stock units	(c)		N/A			(a)
	Total shares	481					513
	(a)  Under the 2005 Stock Incentive plan, shares of stock are authorized for issuance as incentive and nonqualified stock options, SARs, restricted stock, and restricted stock units
	(b)  At December 31, 2013, approximately 441,000 SARs were outstanding at a weighted average grant price of $22.63.  The number of shares to be issued upon exercise will be determined based on the difference between the grant price and the market price at the date of exercise.
	(c)  The number of shares to be issued is dependend upon Bancorp achieving certain predefined performance targets and ranges from zero shares to approximately 110,000 shares.

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia1

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	'
Schedule of future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases	'
	Year	Total amount
	2014	$	1,594,000
	2015	1,255,000
	2016	1,336,000
	2017	1,315,000
	2018	875,000
	Thereafter	2,253,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements	'
Schedule of carrying values of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
		Fair value at December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	110,000	$	—	$	110,000	$	—
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	137,845		—		$	137,845	—
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	172,693		—		172,693		—
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	69,493		—		69,493		—
	Total investment securities available for sale	490,031		—		490,031		—
	Interest rate swaps	299		—		299		—
	Total assets	$	490,330	$	—	$	490,330	$	—
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swaps	$	275	$	—	$	275	$	—
		Fair value at December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Investment securities available for sale
	U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	98,000	$	—	$	98,000	$	—
	Government sponsored enterprise obligations	85,748		—		$	85,748	—
	Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	140,881		—		140,881		—
	Obligations of states and political subdivisions	60,793		—		60,793		—
	Trust preferred securities of financial institutions	1,018		1,018		—		—
	Total investment securities available for sale	386,440		1,018		385,422		—
	Interest rate swaps	415		—		415		—
	Total assets	$	386,855	$	1,018	$	385,837	$	—
	Liabilities
	Interest rate swaps	$	415	$	—	$	415	$	—
Schedule of carrying values of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	'
		Fair value at December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total losses
	Impaired loans	$	9,128	$	—	$	—	$	9,128	$	(992	)
	Total	$	9,128	$	—	$	—	$	9,128	$	(992	)
		Fair value at December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total losses
	Impaired loans	$	11,625	$	—	$	—	$	11,625	$	(2,467	)
	Total	$	11,625	$	—	$	—	$	11,625	$	(2,467	)

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
Schedule of carrying amounts, estimated fair values, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments	'
		Carrying
	(in thousands)	amount		Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	December 31, 2013
	Financial assets
	Cash and short-term investments	$	70,770	$	70,770	$	70,770	$	—	$	—
	Mortgage loans held for sale	1,757		1,817		—		1,817		—
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities	7,347		7,347		—		7,347		—
	Loans, net	1,692,828		1,703,291		—		—		1,703,291
	Accrued interest receivable	5,712		5,712		5,712		—		—
	Financial liabilities
	Deposits	$	1,980,937	$	1,983,029	$	—	$	1,983,029	$	—
	Short-term borrowings	117,910		117,910		—		117,910		—
	Long-term borrowings	34,329		35,166		—		35,166		—
	Accrued interest payable	128		128		128		—		—
	December 31, 2012
	Financial assets
	Cash and short-term investments	$	67,703	$	67,703	$	67,703	$	—	$	—
	Mortgage loans held for sale	14,047		14,431		—		14,431		—
	Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities	6,180		6,180		—		6,180		—
	Loans, net	1,552,713		1,583,018		—		—		1,583,018
	Accrued interest receivable	5,091		5,091		5,091		—		—
	Financial liabilities
	Deposits	$	1,781,693	$	1,786,046	$	—	$	1,786,046	$	—
	Short-term borrowings	75,597		75,597		—		75,597		—
	Long-term borrowings	62,782		62,826		—		62,826		—
	Accrued interest payable	166		166		166		—		—

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Undesignated	'
Derivative financial instruments	'
Schedule of outstanding interest rate swap contracts	'
			Receiving						Paying
			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
	(dollar amounts in thousands)		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Notional amount		$	5,159		$	4,459		$	5,159		$	4,459
	Weighted average maturity (years)		6.4			6.3			6.4			6.3
	Fair value		$	(275	)	$	(415	)	$	275		$	415
Designated as hedges | Cash flow hedges	'
Derivative financial instruments	'
Schedule of outstanding interest rate swap contracts	'
	The following table details Bancorp’s derivative positions designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2013.
	(dollars in thousands)
	Notional			Effective		Maturity		Receive (variable)		Pay fixed		Fair value
	amount			date		date		index		swap rate		of asset
	$	10,000		12/6/13		12/6/16		US 3 Month LIBOR		0.715	%	$	24

Regulatory_Matters_Tables

Regulatory Matters (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Regulatory Matters	'
Schedule of the risk based capital amounts and ratios	'
		Actual				Minimum for adequately				Minimum for well
						capitalized				capitalized
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
	December 31, 2013
	Total risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	252,171	13.54	%	$	148,993	8	%	NA		NA
	Bank	239,577		12.9	%	148,575		8	%	$	185,719	10	%
	Tier I risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	228,827	12.29	%	$	74,476	4	%	NA		NA
	Bank	219,299		11.65	%	75,296		4	%	$	112,944	6	%
	Leverage (2)
	Consolidated	$	228,827	9.75	%	$	70,408	3	%	NA		NA
	Bank	219,299		9.24	%	71,201		3	%	$	118,668	5	%
	December 31, 2012
	Total risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	250,837	14.42	%	$	139,161	8	%	NA		NA
	Bank	220,133		12.7	%	138,666		8	%	$	173,333	10	%
	Tier I risk-based capital (1)
	Consolidated	$	228,972	13.17	%	$	69,544	4	%	NA		NA
	Bank	198,339		11.44	%	69,349		4	%	$	104,024	6	%
	Leverage (2)
	Consolidated	$	228,972	10.79	%	$	63,662	3	%	NA		NA
	Bank	198,339		9.37	%	63,502		3	%	$	105,837	5	%
	(1) Ratio is computed in relation to risk-weighted assets.
	(2) Ratio is computed in relation to average assets.
	NA — Not applicable.  Regulatory framework does not define well capitalized for holding companies..

SY_Bancorp_Inc_parent_company_1

S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (parent company only) (Tables) (S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.	'
Condensed financial information of parent company only	'
Schedule of condensed balance sheet	'
		December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Assets
	Cash on deposit with subsidiary bank	$	7,453		$	25,904
	Investment in and receivable from subsidiaries	216,916			204,431
	Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $1,000 in 2012)	—			1,018
	Other assets	5,234			4,707
	Total assets	$	229,603		$	236,060
	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
	Other liabilities	$	159		$	85
	Subordinated debentures	—			30,900
	Total stockholders’ equity	229,444			205,075
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	229,603		$	236,060
Schedule of condensed statement of income	'
		Years ended December 31,
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Income - dividends and interest from subsidiaries	$	30,090		$	10,090		$	90
	Income - interest income from securities	27			80			104
	Income (loss) - other	174			637			(402		)
	Expenses	7,260			5,130			4,654
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary	23,031			5,677			(4,862		)
	Income tax benefit	(2,583		)	(1,674		)	(1,889		)
	Income (loss) before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary	25,614			7,351			(2,973		)
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary	1,556			18,450			26,577
	Net income	$	27,170		$	25,801		$	23,604
Schedule of condensed statement of cash flows	'
		Years ended December 31
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Operating activities
	Net income	$	27,170		$	25,801		$	23,604
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries	(1,556		)	(18,450		)	(26,577		)
	Decrease (increase) in receivable from subsidiaries	(21,896		)	50			(101		)
	Stock compensation expense	1,940			1,481			1,165
	Excess tax benefits from share- based compensation arrangements	(265		)	(83		)	(125		)
	Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net	1,396			—			9
	Decrease in other assets	4,453			1,963			3,983
	Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	545			28			(17		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	11,787			10,790			1,941
	Investing activities
	Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale	1,000			—			3,630
	Cash for acquisition, net of cash acquired	8,963			—			—
	Net cash provided by investing activities	9,963			—			3,630
	Financing activities
	Repayments of subordinated debentures	(30,900		)	—			—
	Proceeds from stock options	2,435			961			705
	Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	265			83			125
	Common stock repurchases	(331		)	(205		)	(167		)
	Cash dividends paid	(11,670		)	(10,691		)	(9,930		)
	Net cash used in financing activities	(40,201		)	(9,852		)	(9,267		)
	Net (decrease) increase in cash	(18,451		)	938			(3,696		)
	Cash at beginning of year	25,904			24,966			28,662
	Cash at end of year	$	7,453		$	25,904		$	24,966

Segments_Tables

Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segments	'
Summary of selected financial information by business segment	'
				Investment
		Commercial		management
	(In thousands)	banking		and trust		Total
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Net interest income	$	77,144	$	154	$	77,298
	Provision for loan losses	6,550		—		6,550
	Investment management and trust services	—		16,287		16,287
	All other non-interest income	22,654		61		22,715
	Non-interest expense	61,891		9,461		71,352
	Income before income taxes	31,357		7,041		38,398
	Tax expense	8,740		2,488		11,228
	Net income	$	22,617	$	4,553	$	27,170
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	Net interest income	$	73,800	$	150	$	73,950
	Provision for loan losses	11,500		—		11,500
	Investment management and trust services	—		14,278		14,278
	All other non-interest income	24,110		69		24,179
	Non-interest expense	57,323		8,149		65,472
	Income before income taxes	29,087		6,348		35,435
	Tax expense	7,412		2,222		9,634
	Net income	$	21,675	$	4,126	$	25,801
	Year ended December 31, 2011
	Net interest income	$	70,592	$	140	$	70,732
	Provision for loan losses	12,600		—		12,600
	Investment management and trust services	—		13,841		13,841
	All other non-interest income	19,382		21		19,403
	Non-interest expense	51,863		7,718		59,581
	Income before income taxes	25,511		6,284		31,795
	Tax expense	5,992		2,199		8,191
	Net income	$	19,519	$	4,085	$	23,604

Quarterly_Operating_Results_un1

Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited)	'
Summary of quarterly operating results (unaudited)	'
		2013
	(In thousands, except per share data)	4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter
	Interest income	$	22,069	$	22,267	$	21,293	$	20,835
	Interest expense	2,226		2,250		2,318		2,372
	Net interest income	19,843		20,017		18,975		18,463
	Provision for loan losses	1,575		1,325		1,325		2,325
	Net interest income after provision	18,268		18,692		17,650		16,138
	Non-interest income	9,811		9,652		10,311		9,228
	Non-interest expenses	19,380		17,571		18,822		15,579
	Income before income taxes	8,699		10,773		9,139		9,787
	Income tax expense	2,386		3,091		2,732		3,019
	Net income	$	6,313	$	7,682	$	6,407	$	6,768
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.44	$	0.53	$	0.45	$	0.49
	Diluted earnings per share	0.43		0.53		0.45		0.49
		2012
		4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter
	Interest income	$	22,034	$	21,692	$	21,363	$	21,812
	Interest expense	3,724		2,897		3,068		3,262
	Net interest income	18,310		18,795		18,295		18,550
	Provision for loan losses	2,475		2,475		2,475		4,075
	Net interest income after provision	15,835		16,320		15,820		14,475
	Non-interest income	10,127		9,795		9,290		9,245
	Non-interest expenses	17,183		17,045		16,508		14,736
	Income before income taxes	8,779		9,070		8,602		8,984
	Income tax expense	2,265		2,388		2,499		2,482
	Net income	$	6,514	$	6,682	$	6,103	$	6,502
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.47	$	0.48	$	0.44	$	0.47
	Diluted earnings per share	0.47		0.48		0.44		0.47
		2011
		4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter
	Interest income	$	21,569	$	21,616	$	21,566	$	21,288
	Interest expense	3,553		3,826		3,955		3,973
	Net interest income	18,016		17,790		17,611		17,315
	Provision for loan losses	3,100		4,100		2,600		2,800
	Net interest income after provision	14,916		13,690		15,011		14,515
	Non-interest income	9,229		7,858		8,152		8,005
	Non-interest expenses	16,727		13,302		14,725		14,827
	Income before income taxes	7,418		8,246		8,438		7,693
	Income tax expense	1,076		2,472		2,441		2,202
	Net income	$	6,342	$	5,774	$	5,997	$	5,491
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.46	$	0.42	$	0.43	$	0.4
	Diluted earnings per share	0.46		0.42		0.43		0.4

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	item
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'	'	'
Number of full service branches in Indianapolis, Indiana	3	'	'
Number of full service branches in Cincinnati, Ohio	3	'	'
Cash payments:	'	'	'
Income tax payments	$8,350,000	$10,685,000	$4,611,000
Cash paid for interest	9,210,000	13,017,000	15,379,000
Non-cash transactions:	'	'	'
Transfers from loans to other real estate owned	5,246,000	4,486,000	12,219,000
Other Assets	'	'	'
Impairment charges of goodwill	0	'	'
Repurchased Shares of Common Stock	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	'
Income Taxes	'	'	'
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	0	0	'
Gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits	40,000	70,000	101,000
Amount accrued for the potential payment of interest and penalties	$2,000	$4,000	'
Segment Information	'	'	'
Total number of full service branches	34	'	'
Number of operating segments	2	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'3 years	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'40 years	'	'

Restrictions_on_Cash_and_Due_f1

Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks	'	'
Average reserve balance in cash or with the Federal Reserve Bank relating to customer deposits	$1,105,000	$859,000

Acquisition_Details

Acquisition (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Identifiable liabilities:	'	'	'
Net gain resulting from acquisition	'	'	$449,000
Acquisition costs (included in non-interest expenses in Bancorp's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2013)	'	'	1,548,000
Oldham	'	'	'
Acquisition	'	'	'
Percentage of outstanding shares acquired	100.00%	'	'
Amount of loans and leases included in assets acquired	39,800,000	'	'
Purchase Price:	'	'	'
Cash	8,297,000	'	'
Equity instruments (531,288 common shares of Bancorp)	12,198,000	'	'
Total purchase price	20,495,000	'	'
Common stock converted (in shares)	531,288	'	'
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Cash and federal funds sold	17,260,000	'	'
Investment securities	81,827,000	'	'
Loans	39,755,000	'	'
Premises and equipment	4,008,000	'	'
Other assets	605,000	'	'
Total identifiable assets:	145,998,000	'	'
Identifiable liabilities:	'	'	'
Deposits	120,435,000	'	'
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase	2,762,000	'	'
Other liabilities	1,857,000	'	'
Total identifiable liabilities	125,054,000	'	'
Net gain resulting from acquisition	449,000	'	'
Acquisition costs (included in non-interest expenses in Bancorp's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2013)	'	1,548,000	1,548,000
Oldham | Core deposit	'	'	'
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Unamortized core deposit intangible	$2,543,000	$2,543,000	$2,151,000
Identifiable liabilities:	'	'	'
Amortization period of intangible assets	'	'10 years	'

Acquisition_Details_2

Acquisition (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013
Acquisition related expenses	'	'	'
Total	'	$1,548	'
Oldham	'	'	'
Acquired loans	'	'	'
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	'	'	41,048
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected	'	'	-1,095
Expected cash flows at acquisition	'	'	39,953
Interest component of expected cash flows	'	'	-198
Basis in acquired loans at acquisition - estimated fair value	'	'	39,755
Acquisition related expenses	'	'	'
Data conversion	906	'	'
Consulting	262	'	'
Salaries and employee benefits	103	'	'
Legal	96	'	'
All other	181	'	'
Total	1,548	1,548	'
Oldham | Acquired impaired loans	'	'	'
Acquired loans	'	'	'
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	'	'	3,285
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected	'	'	-372
Expected cash flows at acquisition	'	'	2,913
Interest component of expected cash flows	'	'	-174
Basis in acquired loans at acquisition - estimated fair value	'	'	2,739
Oldham | Acquired non-impaired loans	'	'	'
Acquired loans	'	'	'
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	'	'	37,763
Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected	'	'	-723
Expected cash flows at acquisition	'	'	37,040
Interest component of expected cash flows	'	'	-24
Basis in acquired loans at acquisition - estimated fair value	'	'	$37,016

Securities_Details

Securities (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

item

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations

Government sponsored enterprise obligations

Government sponsored enterprise obligations

Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies

Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

Trust preferred securities of financial institutions

Securities available for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Securities available for sale, amortized cost

$377,383,000

$493,066,000

$110,000,000

$98,000,000

$138,094,000

$83,015,000

$176,524,000

$137,407,000

'

$68,448,000

$57,961,000

$1,000,000

Unrealized gains

9,245,000

4,487,000

'

'

1,623,000

2,789,000

1,391,000

3,594,000

'

1,473,000

2,844,000

18,000

Unrealized losses

188,000

7,522,000

'

'

1,872,000

56,000

5,222,000

120,000

'

428,000

12,000

'

Total securities available for sale, fair value

386,440,000

490,031,000

110,000,000

98,000,000

137,845,000

85,748,000

172,693,000

140,881,000

'

69,493,000

60,793,000

1,018,000

Securities available for sale sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

685,000

'

'

'

Loss on available for sale securities sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000

'

'

'

Held to maturity securities

$0

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of securities sold

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Securities_Details_2

Securities (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	item	item
Securities available for sale, Amortized cost	'	'
Due within 1 year	$120,183,000	'
Due after 1 but within 5 years	128,126,000	'
Due after 5 but within 10 years	35,980,000	'
Due after 10 years	32,253,000	'
Mortgage-backed securities	176,524,000	'
Total securities available for sale	493,066,000	'
Securities available for sale, Fair value	'	'
Due within 1 year	120,234,000	'
Due after 1 but within 5 years	129,476,000	'
Due after 5 but within 10 years	36,172,000	'
Due after 10 years	31,456,000	'
Mortgage-backed securities	172,693,000	'
Total securities available for sale, fair value	490,031,000	386,440,000
Carrying value of securities pledged to secure accounts of commercial depositors	$243,500,000	$158,200,000
Number of holdings that consisted of a security issued by a single institution, except the issue made by US government and its agencies	0	0
Maximum amount of holdings that consisted of a security issued by a single institution, except the issue made by US government and its agencies (as a percent)	10.00%	10.00%

Securities_Details_3

Securities (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	item	item
Fair value	'	'
Less than 12 months	$211,499	$48,897
12 months or more	14,316	'
Total	225,815	48,897
Unrealized losses	'	'
Less than 12 months	6,234	188
12 months or more	1,288	'
Total	7,522	188
Number of securities	155	14
Government sponsored enterprise obligations	'	'
Fair value	'	'
Less than 12 months	76,755	29,996
12 months or more	4,353	'
Total	81,108	29,996
Unrealized losses	'	'
Less than 12 months	1,429	56
12 months or more	443	'
Total	1,872	56
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	'	'
Fair value	'	'
Less than 12 months	112,652	16,609
12 months or more	8,752	'
Total	121,404	16,609
Unrealized losses	'	'
Less than 12 months	4,400	120
12 months or more	822	'
Total	5,222	120
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	'	'
Fair value	'	'
Less than 12 months	22,092	2,292
12 months or more	1,211	'
Total	23,303	2,292
Unrealized losses	'	'
Less than 12 months	405	12
12 months or more	23	'
Total	$428	$12

Loans_Details

Loans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Composition of loans by primary loan classification	'	'	'
Loans	$1,721,350,000	$1,584,594,000	$1,544,845,000
Net deferred loan (costs) fees	-139,000	47,000	'
Loans under participation agreements with other banks	9,449,000	7,658,000	'
Loans to directors and their associates, including loans to companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	6,099,000	622,000	'
New loans and advances on lines of credit	10,006,000	6,691,000	'
Repayments on loans and lines of credit	7,438,000	1,214,000	'
Balance at the end of the period	8,667,000	6,099,000	'
Commercial and industrial	'	'	'
Composition of loans by primary loan classification	'	'	'
Loans	510,739,000	426,930,000	393,729,000
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land	'	'	'
Composition of loans by primary loan classification	'	'	'
Loans	91,719,000	85,456,000	147,637,000
Undeveloped land	'	'	'
Composition of loans by primary loan classification	'	'	'
Loans	37,871,000	45,797,000	'
Real estate mortgage	'	'	'
Composition of loans by primary loan classification	'	'	'
Loans	1,046,823,000	989,631,000	966,665,000
Consumer	'	'	'
Composition of loans by primary loan classification	'	'	'
Loans	$34,198,000	$36,780,000	$36,814,000

Loans_Details_2

Loans (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method	'	'	'
Loans	$1,721,350	$1,584,594	$1,544,845
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	22,507	29,329	22,139
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,696,413	1,555,265	1,522,706
Balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	2,430	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	31,881	29,745	25,543
Provision	6,550	11,500	12,600
Charge-offs	-11,964	-10,498	-9,121
Recoveries	2,055	1,134	723
Balance at the end of the period	28,522	31,881	29,745
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	1,452	3,617	2,561
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	27,070	28,264	27,184
Commercial and industrial	'	'	'
Balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method	'	'	'
Loans	510,739	426,930	393,729
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	7,579	8,667	5,459
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	502,535	418,263	388,270
Balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	625	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	5,949	7,364	2,796
Provision	1,583	3,024	5,475
Charge-offs	-457	-4,523	-1,015
Recoveries	569	84	108
Balance at the end of the period	7,644	5,949	7,364
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	762	156	954
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,882	5,793	6,410
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land	'	'	'
Balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method	'	'	'
Loans	91,719	85,456	147,637
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	26	10,863	2,416
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	90,428	120,390	145,221
Balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	1,265	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	4,536	3,546	2,280
Provision	-2,119	2,716	2,859
Charge-offs	-25	-1,726	-1,593
Recoveries	163	'	'
Balance at the end of the period	2,555	4,536	3,546
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	'	2,898	10
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,555	1,638	3,536
Undeveloped land	'	'	'
Balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method	'	'	'
Loans	37,871	45,797	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	7,340	'	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	30,531	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	'	'	'
Provision	13,256	'	'
Charge-offs	-7,961	'	'
Recoveries	81	'	'
Balance at the end of the period	5,376	'	'
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	5,376	'	'
Real estate mortgage	'	'	'
Balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method	'	'	'
Loans	1,046,823	989,631	966,665
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	7,478	9,795	14,170
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,038,824	979,836	952,495
Balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	521	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	14,288	11,182	12,272
Provision	490	6,308	4,592
Charge-offs	-2,758	-3,451	-5,840
Recoveries	584	249	158
Balance at the end of the period	12,604	14,288	11,182
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	606	563	1,597
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	11,998	13,725	9,585
Consumer	'	'	'
Balance in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment method	'	'	'
Loans	34,198	36,780	36,814
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	84	4	94
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	34,095	36,776	36,720
Balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	19	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	362	540	623
Provision	86	-181	133
Charge-offs	-763	-798	-673
Recoveries	658	801	457
Balance at the end of the period	343	362	540
Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	84	'	'
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	259	362	540
Unallocated	'	'	'
Allowance for loan losses	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	6,746	7,113	7,572
Provision	-6,746	-367	-459
Balance at the end of the period	'	6,746	7,113
Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	'	$6,746	$7,113

Loans_Details_3

Loans (Details 3) (Acquired impaired loans, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in accretable discount related to credit impaired acquired loans	'
Accretion	($37)
Balance at the end of period	137
Oldham	'
Changes in accretable discount related to credit impaired acquired loans	'
Additions due to acquisition	$174

Loans_Details_4

Loans (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	$11,927,000	$14,087,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	10,580,000	15,242,000	'
Total	22,507,000	29,329,000	'
Unpaid principal balance	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	16,126,000	17,555,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	10,898,000	19,186,000	'
Total	27,024,000	36,741,000	'
Related allowance	1,452,000	3,617,000	'
Average recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	13,387,000	13,742,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	14,956,000	15,369,000	'
Total	28,343,000	29,111,000	'
Additional disclosure	'	'	'
Interest income on impaired or non-accrual loans (cash basis)	185,000	157,000	391,000
Interest income that would have been recorded if non-accrual loans were on a current basis	1,248,000	1,167,000	1,104,000
Loans past due more than 90 days or more and still accruing interest	437,000	719,000	'
Recorded investment in non-accrual loans	15,258,000	18,360,000	'
Commercial and industrial	'	'	'
Recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	830,000	6,735,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	6,749,000	1,932,000	'
Total	7,579,000	8,667,000	'
Unpaid principal balance	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	974,000	7,591,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	6,749,000	5,103,000	'
Total	7,723,000	12,694,000	'
Related allowance	762,000	156,000	'
Average recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	4,499,000	6,226,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	3,806,000	3,294,000	'
Total	8,305,000	9,520,000	'
Additional disclosure	'	'	'
Loans past due more than 90 days or more and still accruing interest	421,000	'	'
Recorded investment in non-accrual loans	846,000	1,554,000	'
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land	'	'	'
Recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	26,000	118,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	'	433,000	'
Total	26,000	551,000	'
Unpaid principal balance	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	151,000	381,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	'	433,000	'
Total	151,000	814,000	'
Average recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	54,000	158,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	259,000	260,000	'
Total	313,000	418,000	'
Additional disclosure	'	'	'
Recorded investment in non-accrual loans	26,000	551,000	'
Undeveloped land	'	'	'
Recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	7,340,000	234,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	'	10,078,000	'
Total	7,340,000	10,312,000	'
Unpaid principal balance	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	9,932,000	1,806,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	'	10,702,000	'
Total	9,932,000	12,508,000	'
Related allowance	'	2,898,000	'
Average recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	3,272,000	886,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	7,152,000	7,232,000	'
Total	10,424,000	8,118,000	'
Additional disclosure	'	'	'
Recorded investment in non-accrual loans	7,340,000	10,312,000	'
Real estate mortgage	'	'	'
Recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	3,731,000	6,996,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	3,747,000	2,799,000	'
Total	7,478,000	9,795,000	'
Unpaid principal balance	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	5,069,000	7,752,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	4,065,000	2,948,000	'
Total	9,134,000	10,700,000	'
Related allowance	606,000	563,000	'
Average recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	5,559,000	6,451,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	3,705,000	4,583,000	'
Total	9,264,000	11,034,000	'
Additional disclosure	'	'	'
Loans past due more than 90 days or more and still accruing interest	16,000	485,000	'
Recorded investment in non-accrual loans	7,046,000	5,939,000	'
Consumer	'	'	'
Recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	'	4,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	84,000	'	'
Total	84,000	4,000	'
Unpaid principal balance	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	'	25,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	84,000	'	'
Total	84,000	25,000	'
Related allowance	84,000	'	'
Average recorded investment	'	'	'
Loans with no related allowance recorded	3,000	21,000	'
Loans with an allowance recorded	34,000	'	'
Total	37,000	21,000	'
Additional disclosure	'	'	'
Loans past due more than 90 days or more and still accruing interest	'	234,000	'
Recorded investment in non-accrual loans	'	$4,000	'

Loans_Details_5

Loans (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	item	item
Loans	'	'
Loans classified as TDR	$7,200,000	$11,000,000
Recorded investment in loans modified and classified as TDRs	'	'
Number of contracts	2	8
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment	881,000	9,614,000
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment	881,000	9,614,000
Recorded investment in loans accounted for as TDR that were restructured and experienced a payment default	'	'
Number of contracts	3	2
Recorded Investment	3,215,000	922,000
Total related allowance allocation for TDRs individually evaluated for impairment	942,000	295,000
Outstanding commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers with loans classified as troubled debt restructurings	262,000	187,000
Commercial and industrial	'	'
Recorded investment in loans modified and classified as TDRs	'	'
Number of contracts	1	3
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment	796,000	5,752,000
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment	796,000	5,752,000
Recorded investment in loans accounted for as TDR that were restructured and experienced a payment default	'	'
Number of contracts	1	1
Recorded Investment	790,000	627,000
Real estate mortgage	'	'
Recorded investment in loans modified and classified as TDRs	'	'
Number of contracts	1	5
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment	85,000	3,862,000
Post-modification outstanding recorded investment	85,000	3,862,000
Recorded investment in loans accounted for as TDR that were restructured and experienced a payment default	'	'
Number of contracts	2	1
Recorded Investment	$2,425,000	$295,000

Loans_Details_6

Loans (Details 6) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Aging of the recorded investment in past due loans	'	'	'
30-59 days past due	$5,876,000	$4,062,000	'
60-89 days past due	1,381,000	6,278,000	'
Greater than 90 days past due (includes non-accrual)	15,696,000	19,079,000	'
Total past due	22,953,000	29,419,000	'
Current	1,698,397,000	1,555,175,000	'
Total loans	1,721,350,000	1,584,594,000	1,544,845,000
Recorded investment greater than 90 days and accruing	437,000	719,000	'
Commercial and industrial	'	'	'
Aging of the recorded investment in past due loans	'	'	'
30-59 days past due	808,000	212,000	'
60-89 days past due	201,000	42,000	'
Greater than 90 days past due (includes non-accrual)	1,268,000	1,554,000	'
Total past due	2,277,000	1,808,000	'
Current	508,462,000	425,122,000	'
Total loans	510,739,000	426,930,000	393,729,000
Recorded investment greater than 90 days and accruing	421,000	'	'
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land	'	'	'
Aging of the recorded investment in past due loans	'	'	'
30-59 days past due	429,000	'	'
Greater than 90 days past due (includes non-accrual)	26,000	551,000	'
Total past due	455,000	551,000	'
Current	91,264,000	84,905,000	'
Total loans	91,719,000	85,456,000	147,637,000
Undeveloped land	'	'	'
Aging of the recorded investment in past due loans	'	'	'
60-89 days past due	'	4,284,000	'
Greater than 90 days past due (includes non-accrual)	7,340,000	10,312,000	'
Total past due	7,340,000	14,596,000	'
Current	30,531,000	31,201,000	'
Total loans	37,871,000	45,797,000	'
Real estate mortgage	'	'	'
Aging of the recorded investment in past due loans	'	'	'
30-59 days past due	4,529,000	3,771,000	'
60-89 days past due	1,180,000	1,952,000	'
Greater than 90 days past due (includes non-accrual)	7,062,000	6,424,000	'
Total past due	12,771,000	12,147,000	'
Current	1,034,052,000	977,484,000	'
Total loans	1,046,823,000	989,631,000	966,665,000
Recorded investment greater than 90 days and accruing	16,000	485,000	'
Consumer	'	'	'
Aging of the recorded investment in past due loans	'	'	'
30-59 days past due	110,000	79,000	'
Greater than 90 days past due (includes non-accrual)	'	238,000	'
Total past due	110,000	317,000	'
Current	34,088,000	36,463,000	'
Total loans	34,198,000	36,780,000	36,814,000
Recorded investment greater than 90 days and accruing	'	$234,000	'

Loans_Details_7

Loans (Details 7) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	$1,721,350	$1,584,594	$1,544,845
Pass	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	1,644,646	1,479,270	'
Special mention	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	38,076	44,698	'
Substandard	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	15,684	31,933	'
Substandard non-performing	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	22,944	28,693	'
Commercial and industrial	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	510,739	426,930	393,729
Commercial and industrial | Pass	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	486,140	404,045	'
Commercial and industrial | Special mention	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	12,983	11,097	'
Commercial and industrial | Substandard	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	3,616	4,482	'
Commercial and industrial | Substandard non-performing	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	8,000	7,306	'
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	91,719	85,456	147,637
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land | Pass	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	79,896	78,621	'
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land | Special mention	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	7,091	6,284	'
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land | Substandard	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	4,706	'	'
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land | Substandard non-performing	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	26	551	'
Undeveloped land	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	37,871	45,797	'
Undeveloped land | Pass	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	30,366	34,388	'
Undeveloped land | Special mention	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	'	547	'
Undeveloped land | Substandard	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	165	550	'
Undeveloped land | Substandard non-performing	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	7,340	10,312	'
Real estate mortgage	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	1,046,823	989,631	966,665
Real estate mortgage | Pass	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	1,014,216	925,674	'
Real estate mortgage | Special mention	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	17,916	26,770	'
Real estate mortgage | Substandard	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	7,197	26,901	'
Real estate mortgage | Substandard non-performing	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	7,494	10,286	'
Consumer	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	34,198	36,780	36,814
Consumer | Pass	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	34,028	36,542	'
Consumer | Special mention	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	86	'	'
Consumer | Substandard non-performing	'	'	'
Credit risk profile by internally assigned grade	'	'	'
Loans	$84	$238	'

Premises_and_Equipment_Details

Premises and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Premises and equipment	'	'	'
Premises and equipment, gross	$67,442,000	$61,383,000	'
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-27,629,000	-24,851,000	'
Premises and equipment, net	39,813,000	36,532,000	'
Depreciation expense related to premises and equipment	3,042,000	3,147,000	2,914,000
Land	'	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'
Premises and equipment, gross	6,803,000	4,586,000	'
Buildings and improvements	'	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'
Premises and equipment, gross	43,259,000	40,530,000	'
Furniture and equipment	'	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'
Premises and equipment, gross	17,149,000	15,998,000	'
Construction in progress	'	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'
Premises and equipment, gross	$231,000	$269,000	'

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2009	Jun. 30, 2013
Other Assets.	'	'	'	'
Net deferred tax asset	$14,554,000	$12,538,000	'	'
Cash surrender value of life insurance other than BOLI	10,949,000	9,614,000	'	'
Other real estate owned and other foreclosed property	5,592,000	7,364,000	'	'
Investments in tax credit related ventures	5,506,000	7,329,000	'	'
Core deposit intangible	2,151,000	'	'	'
Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)	1,832,000	2,088,000	'	'
Other short term receivables	1,624,000	1,289,000	'	'
Goodwill	682,000	682,000	'	'
Investment in bank in expansion market	520,000	520,000	'	'
FDIC prepaid assessment	'	1,732,000	6,458,000	'
FDIC prepaid assessment returned	'	'	'	1,420,000
Common securities of S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II	'	900,000	'	'
Other	8,414,000	7,351,000	'	'
Total	51,824,000	51,407,000	'	'
Period for which estimated insurance assessments were required to be prepaid by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)	'	'	'3 years	'
Estimated fair values of MSRs	3,953,000	2,702,000	'	'
Total outstanding principal balances of loans serviced for others	435,339,000	374,079,000	'	'
Changes in net carrying amount of finite-lived intangible MSRs	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	2,088,000	1,630,000	'	'
Originations	776,000	1,274,000	'	'
Amortization	-1,032,000	-816,000	'	'
Balance at end of period	$1,832,000	$2,088,000	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Current tax expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Federal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10,322

$11,895

$9,748

State

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

336

672

511

Total current tax expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,658

12,567

10,259

Deferred tax benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Federal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

450

-2,800

-1,934

State

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

120

-133

-134

Total deferred tax benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

570

-2,933

-2,068

Total income tax expense

2,386

3,091

2,732

3,019

2,265

2,388

2,499

2,482

1,076

2,472

2,441

2,202

11,228

9,634

8,191

Components of income tax expense (benefit) recorded directly to stockholders' equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,234

-24

1,362

Reclassification adjustment for securities losses realized in income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

0

0

Unrealized gain on derivatives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

0

0

Compensation expense for tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-265

-83

-125

Minimum Pension Liability adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

111

2

-111

Total income tax (benefit) expense recorded directly to stockholders' equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($4,378)

($105)

$1,126

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Analysis of the difference between the statutory and effective tax rates from operations	'	'	'
U.S. federal income tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Tax exempt interest income (as a percent)	-2.10%	-3.80%	-3.70%
Tax credits (as a percent)	-2.50%	-2.20%	-2.60%
Cash surrender value of life insurance (as a percent)	-2.00%	-1.90%	-1.50%
State income taxes (as a percent)	0.80%	1.00%	0.90%
Nontaxable gain on acquisition (as a percent)	-0.40%	'	'
Nondeductible acquisition costs (as a percent)	0.20%	'	'
Establish deferred taxes on tax credit investments (as a percent)	'	'	-2.20%
Other, net (as a percent)	0.20%	-0.90%	-0.10%
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	29.20%	27.20%	25.80%
Adjustment to deferred tax assets that relates to tax-advantaged investments	'	'	$700,000
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'
Allowance for loan loss	10,236,000	11,495,000	'
Deferred compensation	4,778,000	3,950,000	'
Accrued expenses	1,604,000	1,451,000	'
Investments in partnerships	826,000	713,000	'
Write-downs and costs associated with other real estate owned	749,000	1,335,000	'
Loans	564,000	211,000	'
Other-than-temporary impairment	311,000	312,000	'
Other assets	299,000	324,000	'
Total deferred tax assets	19,367,000	19,791,000	'
Securities	354,000	4,088,000	'
Property and equipment	1,377,000	1,162,000	'
Loan costs	702,000	648,000	'
Prepayment penalty on modification of FHLB advances	156,000	263,000	'
Mortgage servicing rights	608,000	703,000	'
Leases	428,000	100,000	'
Core deposit intangible	772,000	'	'
Other liabilities	416,000	289,000	'
Total deferred tax liabilities	4,813,000	7,253,000	'
Net deferred tax asset	$14,554,000	$12,538,000	'

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 01, 2014
Income Taxes	'	'	'
Federal net operating loss carryforward as a result of the acquisition of Oldham	'	'	$61,698
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	0	0	'
Gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits	40,000	70,000	'
Amount accrued for the potential payment of interest and penalties	2,000	4,000	'
Reconciliation of the amount of unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	70,000	101,000	'
Increases - current year tax positions	11,000	10,000	'
Lapse of statute of limitations	-41,000	-41,000	'
Balance at the end of the period	$40,000	$70,000	'

Deposits_Details

Deposits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deposits	'	'	'
Interest bearing demand	$462,291,000	$345,739,000	'
Savings	101,551,000	84,795,000	'
Money market	643,787,000	579,686,000	'
Time deposits greater than $250,000	40,604,000	45,888,000	'
Other time deposits	309,354,000	329,426,000	'
Total	1,557,587,000	1,385,534,000	'
Interest expense related to certificates of deposit and other time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more	1,307,000	1,855,000	2,575,000
Scheduled maturities of time deposits	'	'	'
2014	228,459,000	'	'
2015	78,308,000	'	'
2016	23,534,000	'	'
2017	13,950,000	'	'
2018 and thereafter	5,707,000	'	'
Total	349,958,000	'	'
Deposits of directors and their associates, including deposits of companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers	19,088,000	29,819,000	'
Deposits accounts in overdraft status and thus have been reclassified to loans	$986,000	$814,000	'

Securities_Sold_Under_Agreemen2

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings (Details) (Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	'	'
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	'	'
Maturity period of securities sold under agreements to repurchase	'1 day	'
Average balance during the year	$60,737	$59,861
Average interest rate during the year (as a percent)	0.24%	0.30%
Maximum month-end balance during the year	$68,383	$64,582

Advances_from_the_Federal_Home2

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
	item	item	item
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank	'	'	'
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	$31,882,000	'	$34,329,000
Separate advances	'	'	7
Number of separate advances with principal amount due at maturity	'	'	2
Amount of separate advances with principal amount due at maturity	'	'	30,000,000
Number of final advances with principal paid monthly	'	'	5
Amount of final advances with principal paid monthly	'	'	4,329,000
Number of advances whose terms were restructured and extended	3	3	'
Amount of prepayment penalties incurred in association with the modification of FHLB advances	265,000	872,000	'
Amount of prepayment penalties and the remaining unamortized prepayment penalties	790,000	'	'
Advance	'	'	'
2013	10,000,000	'	'
2014	'	'	10,000,000
2015	20,000,000	'	20,000,000
2020	'	'	1,931,000
2021	'	'	564,000
2024	420,000	'	408,000
2028	1,462,000	'	1,426,000
Total	31,882,000	'	34,329,000
Rate (as a percent)	'	'	'
2013	1.90%	'	'
2014	'	'	0.21%
2015	3.34%	'	3.34%
2020	'	'	2.23%
2021	'	'	2.12%
2024	2.40%	'	2.40%
2028	1.46%	'	1.46%
Total	2.79%	'	2.26%
Amount of available credit from the FHLB	'	'	$361,400,000

Subordinated_Debentures_Detail

Subordinated Debentures (Details) (S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2013
Subordinated Debentures	'	'
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent)	100.00%	'
Amount of trust preferred securities issued	$30,000,000	'
Fixed rate of interest on trust preferred securities (as a percent)	10.00%	'
Amount received from purchase of common equity securities	900,000	'
Investment in subordinated debenture	30,900,000	'
Unamortized issuance costs of trust preferred securities recognized as non-interest expense during the period	'	1,306,000
Subordinated debt maturing 2038	'	'
Subordinated Debentures	'	'
Subordinated debenture of Bancorp	$30,900,000	'
Fixed rate of interest on subordinated debenture (as a percent)	10.00%	'

Preferred_Stock_Details

Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred Stock	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0

Net_Income_per_Share_and_Commo2

Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income, basic and diluted	$6,313	$7,682	$6,407	$6,768	$6,514	$6,682	$6,103	$6,502	$6,342	$5,774	$5,997	$5,491	$27,170	$25,801	$23,604
Average shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,223	13,875	13,786
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	130	57	48
Average shares outstanding including dilutive securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,353	13,932	13,834
Net income per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$0.44	$0.53	$0.45	$0.49	$0.47	$0.48	$0.44	$0.47	$0.46	$0.42	$0.43	$0.40	$1.91	$1.86	$1.71
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.43	$0.53	$0.45	$0.49	$0.47	$0.48	$0.44	$0.47	$0.46	$0.42	$0.43	$0.40	$1.89	$1.85	$1.71

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	item
Employee Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Employer expenses related to contributions to the plan	$1,701,000	$1,512,000	$1,449,000
Number of shares held by KSOP	497,958	484,075	'
Amount contributed to the senior officers' plan	205,000	146,000	75,000
Amounts included in other liabilities for senior officers' plan	3,981,000	2,954,000	'
Number of key officers covered under defined benefit retirement plan	4	'	'
Number of current key officers covered under defined benefit retirement plan	2	'	'
Number of retired key officers covered under defined benefit retirement plan	2	'	'
Period of service based on which benefits will vest	'20 years	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit retirement plan included in other liabilities	1,949,000	2,247,000	'
Discount rate used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation (as a percent)	4.72%	3.79%	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Interest cost	90,000	83,000	86,000
Amortization of net losses	36,000	60,000	56,000
Net periodic benefit cost	126,000	143,000	142,000
Benefits expected to be paid in each year	'	'	'
2014	84,000	'	'
2015	84,000	'	'
2016	84,000	'	'
2017	84,000	'	'
2018	84,000	'	'
Beyond 2018	3,446,000	'	'
Total future payments	$3,866,000	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2005
	plan
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'	'
Number of stock-based compensation plans	1	'	'	'	'
Number of shares reserved under the plan	'	'	'	'	735,000
Number of additional shares authorized under the plan	'	'	'	700,000	'
Number of shares available for future awards	513,026,000	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$1,940,000	$1,481,000	$1,165,000	'	'
Deferred tax benefit	679,000	518,000	408,000	'	'
Reduction of net income	1,261,000	963,000	757,000	'	'
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	3,132,000	'	'	'	'
Period of recognition of stock-based compensation expense	'5 years	'	'	'	'
Amount received from exercise of options	$2,435,000	$937,000	$692,000	'	'
Options and stock appreciation rights (SARs)	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'
Award vesting limit per year (as a percent)	20.00%	'	'	'	'
Period after grant date after which the award expires	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Assumptions used in SAR/Option valuations	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend yield (as a percent)	2.80%	2.52%	2.48%	'	'
Expected volatility (as a percent)	22.54%	22.04%	22.64%	'	'
Risk free interest rate (as a percent)	1.26%	1.44%	2.90%	'	'
Forfeitures (as a percent)	6.40%	4.20%	6.07%	'	'
Expected life of awards	'6 years 7 months 6 days	'7 years 7 months 6 days	'7 years 6 months	'	'
Restricted stock | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'3 years	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'5 years	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock units (RSUs) | Executive Officer	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'	'
Number of shares available for future awards	28,579,000	22,668,000	16,857,000	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'3 years	'3 years	'3 years	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			60 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Vested and exercisable | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$20.25	$20.17	'	'
Vested and exercisable | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$26.83	$26.83	'	'
Unvested | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$21.03	$21.03	'	'
Unvested | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$24.87	$26.83	'	'
Outstanding | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$20.25	$20.17	'	'
Outstanding | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$26.83	$26.83	'	'
Granted	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$22.89	'	'	'
Exercised | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$20.17	'	'	'
Exercised | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$26.83	'	'	'
Forfeited | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$21.03	'	'	'
Forfeited | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$23.76	'	'	'
Vested during the year | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$21.03	'	'	'
Vested during the year | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share	'	'	'	'
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share)	$24.87	'	'	'
Options and SARs	'	'	'	'
Options and SARs	'	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the beginning of the period (in shares)	681	'	'	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	246	'	'	'
Total outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	927	'	'	'
Granted (in shares)	54	'	'	0
Exercised (in shares)	-180	'	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-4	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)	579	681	'	'
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	218	246	'	'
Total outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	797	927	'	'
Vested during year (in shares)	79	'	'	'
Weighted average exercise price	'	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$23.42	'	'	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$22.62	'	'	'
Total outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$23.21	'	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$22.89	'	'	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$21.71	'	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$22.78	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$23.83	$23.42	'	'
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$22.70	$22.62	'	'
Total outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$23.52	$23.21	'	'
Vested during year (in dollars per share)	$22.56	'	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value	'	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the beginning of the period (in dollars)	$271,000	'	'	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars)	77,000	'	'	'
Total outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars)	348,000	'	'	'
Granted (in dollars)	484,000	'	'	'
Exercised (in dollars)	1,124,000	305,000	524,000	'
Forfeited (in dollars)	32,000	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars)	4,685,000	271,000	'	'
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars)	2,011,000	77,000	'	'
Total outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)	6,696,000	348,000	'	'
Vested during year (in dollars)	$743,000	'	'	'
Weighted average fair value	'	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$5.33	'	'	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$4.67	'	'	'
Total outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$5.15	'	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$3.61	$3.93	$5.04	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$4.81	'	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$4.88	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$5.43	$5.33	'	'
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$4.36	$4.67	'	'
Total outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$5.14	$5.15	'	'
Vested during year (in dollars per share)	$4.81	'	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual life	'	'	'	'
Vested and exercisable	'3 years 4 months 24 days	'3 years 6 months	'	'
Unvested	'7 years 8 months 12 days	'7 years 10 months 24 days	'	'
Total outstanding	'4 years 7 months 6 days	'4 years 8 months 12 days	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (Restricted stock, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted stock	'	'	'
Number	'	'	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	113,910	95,007	81,682
Shares awarded (in shares)	55,275	57,156	41,991
Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors (in shares)	-39,909	-30,782	-21,333
Shares forfeited (in shares)	-4,720	-7,471	-7,333
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	124,556	113,910	95,007
Grant date weighted-average cost	'	'	'
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$22.55	$22.49	$21.58
Fair value of awards granted (in dollars per share)	$22.93	$22.71	$23.96
Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors (in dollars per share)	$22.29	$22.66	$21.82
Shares forfeited (in dollars per share)	$23.45	$22.59	$22.61
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$22.77	$22.55	$22.49

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'
Expected shares to be awarded	513,026	'	'
Restricted stock units (RSUs) | Executive Officer	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'
Performance period	'3 years	'	'
Vesting period (in years)	'3 years	'3 years	'3 years
Fair value of awards granted (in dollars per share)	$20.38	$20.57	$21.99
Expected shares to be awarded	28,579	22,668	16,857

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 5) (Options and stock appreciation rights (SARs), USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	797	927
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	579	681
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$23.52	$23.21
2014	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	92	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	92	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$22.69	'
2015	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	1	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	1	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$20.90	'
2016	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	144	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	144	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$24.07	'
2017	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	120	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	120	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$26.81	'
2018	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	73	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	73	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$23.37	'
2019	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	77	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	60	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$22.14	'
2020	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	77	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	45	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$21.03	'
2021	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	62	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	25	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$23.78	'
2022	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	97	'
Options and SARs exercisable (in shares)	19	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$22.87	'
2022	'	'
Options and SARs outstanding	'	'
Number of awards options and SARs outstanding (in shares)	54	'
Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs (in dollars per share)	$22.89	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 6) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-based compensation	'
Number of shares to be issued upon exercise	481,000
Shares available for future issuance	513,026,000
Stock options	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Number of shares to be issued upon exercise	356,000
Weighted average exercise price	24.63
Shares available for future issuance	513,000
Stock appreciation rights (SARs)	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Outstanding SARs	441,000
Weighted average grant price (in dollars per share)	22.63
Restricted stock	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Number of shares to be issued upon exercise	125,000
Restricted stock units | Minimum	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Number of shares to be issued upon exercise	0
Restricted stock units | Maximum	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Number of shares to be issued upon exercise	110,000

Dividend_Restriction_Details

Dividend Restriction (Details) (Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company	'
Dividend restrictions	'
Prior period considered for net income in determining regulatory dividend restriction	'2 years
Period for which dividend is deducted from net income to determine regulatory dividend restriction	'2 years
Maximum amount of dividend that Bank may pay to Bancorp without regulatory approval subject to the ongoing capital requirements of the Bank	$20

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia2

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases	'	'	'
2014	$1,594,000	'	'
2015	1,255,000	'	'
2016	1,336,000	'	'
2017	1,315,000	'	'
2018	875,000	'	'
Thereafter	2,253,000	'	'
Rent expense, net of sublease income	1,693,000	1,795,000	1,804,000
Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit	'	'	'
Commitments and contingent liabilities	'	'	'
The amount of commitments made by the entity	469,500,000	401,100,000	'
Standby letters of credit	'	'	'
Commitments and contingent liabilities	'	'	'
The amount of commitments made by the entity	15,200,000	14,800,000	'
Standby letters of credit | Minimum	'	'	'
Commitments and contingent liabilities	'	'	'
Term of the guarantee agreements	'1 year	'	'
Standby letters of credit | Maximum	'	'	'
Commitments and contingent liabilities	'	'	'
Term of the guarantee agreements	'2 years	'	'
Agreements to guarantee performance of customers contracts	'	'	'
Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases	'	'	'
Expected payment required in an event of default on all contracts	$2,500,000	'	'
Agreements to guarantee performance of customers contracts | Minimum	'	'	'
Commitments and contingent liabilities	'	'	'
Term of the guarantee agreements	'3 months	'	'
Agreements to guarantee performance of customers contracts | Maximum	'	'	'
Commitments and contingent liabilities	'	'	'
Term of the guarantee agreements	'12 months	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	$490,031	$386,440
Fair Value Measurements	'	'
Other real estate owned	5,592	7,364
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance	10,580	15,242
Amount of valuation allowance	1,452	3,617
Impaired loans	9,100	11,600
Level 1 to Level 2 transfer, assets	0	'
Level 2 to Level 1 transfer, assets	0	'
Level 1 to Level 2 transfer, liabilities	0	'
Level 2 to Level 1 transfer, liabilities	0	'
Transfers into/out of Level 3, assets	0	'
Transfers into/out of Level 3, liabilities	0	'
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	110,000	98,000
Government sponsored enterprise obligations	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	137,845	85,748
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	172,693	140,881
Obligations of states and political subdivisions	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	69,493	60,793
Trust preferred securities of financial institutions	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	'	1,018
Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR)	'	'
Fair Value Measurements	'	'
Amount of valuation allowance	0	0
Recurring basis | Fair value	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	490,031	386,440
Interest rate swaps	299	415
Total assets	490,330	386,855
Liabilities	'	'
Interest rate swaps	275	415
Recurring basis | Level 1	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	'	1,018
Total assets	'	1,018
Recurring basis | Level 2	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	490,031	385,422
Interest rate swaps	299	415
Total assets	490,330	385,837
Liabilities	'	'
Interest rate swaps	275	415
Recurring basis | U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations | Fair value	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	110,000	98,000
Recurring basis | U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations | Level 2	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	110,000	98,000
Recurring basis | Government sponsored enterprise obligations | Fair value	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	137,845	85,748
Recurring basis | Government sponsored enterprise obligations | Level 2	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	137,845	85,748
Recurring basis | Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies | Fair value	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	172,693	140,881
Recurring basis | Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies | Level 2	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	172,693	140,881
Recurring basis | Obligations of states and political subdivisions | Fair value	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	69,493	60,793
Recurring basis | Obligations of states and political subdivisions | Level 2	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	69,493	60,793
Recurring basis | Trust preferred securities of financial institutions | Fair value	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	'	1,018
Recurring basis | Trust preferred securities of financial institutions | Level 1	'	'
Assets	'	'
Investment securities available for sale	'	1,018
Non-recurring basis	'	'
Fair Value Measurements	'	'
Losses	-992	-2,467
Non-recurring basis | Fair value	'	'
Fair Value Measurements	'	'
Impaired loans	9,128	11,625
Non-recurring basis | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Measurements	'	'
Impaired loans	$9,128	$11,625

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial assets	'	'
Accrued interest receivable	$5,712	$5,091
Financial liabilities	'	'
Accrued interest payable	128	166
Level 1	'	'
Financial assets	'	'
Cash and short-term investments	70,770	67,703
Accrued interest receivable	5,712	5,091
Financial liabilities	'	'
Accrued interest payable	128	166
Level 2	'	'
Financial assets	'	'
Mortgage loans held for sale	1,817	14,431
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities	7,347	6,180
Financial liabilities	'	'
Deposits	1,983,029	1,786,046
Short-term borrowings	117,910	75,597
Long-term borrowings	35,166	62,826
Level 3	'	'
Financial assets	'	'
Loans, net	1,703,291	1,583,018
Carrying amount	'	'
Financial assets	'	'
Cash and short-term investments	70,770	67,703
Mortgage loans held for sale	1,757	14,047
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities	7,347	6,180
Loans, net	1,692,828	1,552,713
Accrued interest receivable	5,712	5,091
Financial liabilities	'	'
Deposits	1,980,937	1,781,693
Short-term borrowings	117,910	75,597
Long-term borrowings	34,329	62,782
Accrued interest payable	128	166
Fair value	'	'
Financial assets	'	'
Cash and short-term investments	70,770	67,703
Mortgage loans held for sale	1,817	14,431
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities	7,347	6,180
Loans, net	1,703,291	1,583,018
Accrued interest receivable	5,712	5,091
Financial liabilities	'	'
Deposits	1,983,029	1,786,046
Short-term borrowings	117,910	75,597
Long-term borrowings	35,166	62,826
Accrued interest payable	$128	$166

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (Undesignated, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receiving	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	'	'
Notional amount	$5,159	$4,459
Weighted average maturity	'6 years 4 months 24 days	'6 years 3 months 18 days
Fair value	-275	-415
Paying	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	'	'
Notional amount	5,159	4,459
Weighted average maturity	'6 years 4 months 24 days	'6 years 3 months 18 days
Fair value	$275	$415

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 2) (Designated as hedges, Cash flow hedges, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Interest rate swap	'
Derivative financial instruments	'
Notional amount	10,000
Fair value of asset	24
Receive (variable) index	'
Derivative financial instruments	'
Receive (variable) index	'US 3 Month LIBOR
Pay fixed swap rate	'
Derivative financial instruments	'
Pay fixed swap rate (as a percent)	0.72%

Regulatory_Matters_Details

Regulatory Matters (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total risk-based capital	'	'
Actual Amount	$252,171	$250,837
Actual Ratio (as a percent)	13.54%	14.42%
Minimum for adequately capitalized Amount	148,993	139,161
Minimum for adequately capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Tier I risk-based capital	'	'
Actual Amount	228,827	228,972
Actual Ratio (as a percent)	12.29%	13.17%
Minimum for adequately capitalized Amount	74,476	69,544
Minimum for adequately capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	4.00%	4.00%
Leverage	'	'
Actual Amount	228,827	228,972
Actual Ratio (as a percent)	9.75%	10.79%
Minimum for adequately capitalized Amount	70,408	63,662
Minimum for adequately capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	3.00%	3.00%
Subordinated debentures, which qualified as Tier 1 capital	228,827	228,972
Bank	'	'
Total risk-based capital	'	'
Actual Amount	239,577	220,133
Actual Ratio (as a percent)	12.90%	12.70%
Minimum for adequately capitalized Amount	148,575	138,666
Minimum for adequately capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Minimum for well capitalized Amount	185,719	173,333
Minimum for well capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	10.00%	10.00%
Tier I risk-based capital	'	'
Actual Amount	219,299	198,339
Actual Ratio (as a percent)	11.65%	11.44%
Minimum for adequately capitalized Amount	75,296	69,349
Minimum for adequately capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	4.00%	4.00%
Minimum for well capitalized Amount	112,944	104,024
Minimum for well capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	6.00%	6.00%
Leverage	'	'
Actual Amount	219,299	198,339
Actual Ratio (as a percent)	9.24%	9.37%
Minimum for adequately capitalized Amount	71,201	63,502
Minimum for adequately capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	3.00%	3.00%
Minimum for well capitalized Amount	118,668	105,837
Minimum for well capitalized Ratio (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%
Subordinated debentures, which qualified as Tier 1 capital	219,299	198,339
Bank | Subordinated debentures	'	'
Tier I risk-based capital	'	'
Actual Amount	'	30,000
Leverage	'	'
Subordinated debentures, which qualified as Tier 1 capital	'	$30,000

SY_Bancorp_Inc_parent_company_2

S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (parent company only) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash on deposit with subsidiary bank

$34,519

'

'

'

$42,610

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$34,519

$42,610

'

'

Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $1,000 in 2012)

490,031

'

'

'

386,440

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

490,031

386,440

'

'

Other assets

51,824

'

'

'

51,407

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,824

51,407

'

'

Total assets

2,389,262

'

'

'

2,148,262

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,389,262

2,148,262

'

'

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other liabilities

26,514

'

'

'

22,949

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,514

22,949

'

'

Subordinated debentures

'

'

'

'

30,900

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,900

'

'

Total stockholders' equity

229,444

'

'

'

205,075

'

'

'

187,686

'

'

'

229,444

205,075

187,686

169,861

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

2,389,262

'

'

'

2,148,262

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,389,262

2,148,262

'

'

Securities available for sale, amortized cost

493,066

'

'

'

377,383

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

493,066

377,383

'

'

Condensed Statements of Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income - interest income from securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,099

5,657

5,174

'

Income before income taxes

8,699

10,773

9,139

9,787

8,779

9,070

8,602

8,984

7,418

8,246

8,438

7,693

38,398

35,435

31,795

'

Income tax benefit

2,386

3,091

2,732

3,019

2,265

2,388

2,499

2,482

1,076

2,472

2,441

2,202

11,228

9,634

8,191

'

Net income

6,313

7,682

6,407

6,768

6,514

6,682

6,103

6,502

6,342

5,774

5,997

5,491

27,170

25,801

23,604

'

Operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

6,313

7,682

6,407

6,768

6,514

6,682

6,103

6,502

6,342

5,774

5,997

5,491

27,170

25,801

23,604

'

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,940

1,481

1,165

'

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-265

-83

-125

'

Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,969

4,964

4,019

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,329

14,796

44,429

'

Investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

406,385

452,447

300,620

'

Cash for acquisition, net of cash acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,963

'

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-135,868

-89,864

-161,947

'

Financing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of subordinated debentures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,900

-10,000

'

'

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

265

83

125

'

Common stock repurchases

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-331

-205

-167

'

Cash dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-11,670

-10,691

-9,930

'

Net cash provided by financing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,606

87,851

130,783

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,067

12,783

13,265

'

Cash at beginning of year

'

'

'

42,610

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,610

'

'

'

Cash at end of year

34,519

'

'

'

42,610

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,519

42,610

'

'

S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash on deposit with subsidiary bank

7,453

'

'

'

25,904

'

'

'

24,966

'

'

'

7,453

25,904

24,966

'

Investment in and receivable from subsidiaries

216,916

'

'

'

204,431

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

216,916

204,431

'

'

Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $1,000 in 2012)

'

'

'

'

1,018

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,018

'

'

Other assets

5,234

'

'

'

4,707

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,234

4,707

'

'

Total assets

229,603

'

'

'

236,060

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

229,603

236,060

'

'

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other liabilities

159

'

'

'

85

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

159

85

'

'

Subordinated debentures

'

'

'

'

30,900

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,900

'

'

Total stockholders' equity

229,444

'

'

'

205,075

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

229,444

205,075

'

'

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

229,603

'

'

'

236,060

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

229,603

236,060

'

'

Securities available for sale, amortized cost

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

Condensed Statements of Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income - dividends and interest from subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,090

10,090

90

'

Income - interest income from securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27

80

104

'

Income (loss) - other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

174

637

-402

'

Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,260

5,130

4,654

'

Income before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23,031

5,677

-4,862

'

Income tax benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,583

-1,674

-1,889

'

Income (loss) before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,614

7,351

-2,973

'

Equity in undistributed net (loss) income of subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,556

18,450

26,577

'

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,170

25,801

23,604

'

Operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,170

25,801

23,604

'

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity in undistributed net (loss) income of subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,556

-18,450

-26,577

'

Decrease (increase) in receivable from subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-21,896

50

-101

'

Stock compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,940

1,481

1,165

'

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-265

-83

-125

'

Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,396

'

9

'

Decrease in other assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,453

1,963

3,983

'

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

545

28

-17

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,787

10,790

1,941

'

Investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

3,630

'

Cash for acquisition, net of cash acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,963

'

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,963

'

3,630

'

Financing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of subordinated debentures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,900

'

'

'

Proceeds from stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,435

961

705

'

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

265

83

125

'

Common stock repurchases

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-331

-205

-167

'

Cash dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-11,670

-10,691

-9,930

'

Net cash provided by financing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-40,201

-9,852

-9,267

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-18,451

938

-3,696

'

Cash at beginning of year

'

'

'

25,904

'

'

'

24,966

'

'

'

28,662

25,904

24,966

28,662

'

Cash at end of year

$7,453

'

'

'

$25,904

'

'

'

$24,966

'

'

'

$7,453

$25,904

$24,966

'

Segments_Details

Segments (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Selected financial information by business segment

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill related to the 1996 purchase of a bank in southern Indiana

$682,000

'

'

'

$682,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$682,000

$682,000

'

Net interest income

19,843,000

20,017,000

18,975,000

18,463,000

18,310,000

18,795,000

18,295,000

18,550,000

18,016,000

17,790,000

17,611,000

17,315,000

77,298,000

73,950,000

70,732,000

Provision for loan losses

1,575,000

1,325,000

1,325,000

2,325,000

2,475,000

2,475,000

2,475,000

4,075,000

3,100,000

4,100,000

2,600,000

2,800,000

6,550,000

11,500,000

12,600,000

Investment management and trust services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,287,000

14,278,000

13,841,000

All other non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,715,000

24,179,000

19,403,000

Non-interest expense

19,380,000

17,571,000

18,822,000

15,579,000

17,183,000

17,045,000

16,508,000

14,736,000

16,727,000

13,302,000

14,725,000

14,827,000

71,352,000

65,472,000

59,581,000

Income before income taxes

8,699,000

10,773,000

9,139,000

9,787,000

8,779,000

9,070,000

8,602,000

8,984,000

7,418,000

8,246,000

8,438,000

7,693,000

38,398,000

35,435,000

31,795,000

Tax expense

2,386,000

3,091,000

2,732,000

3,019,000

2,265,000

2,388,000

2,499,000

2,482,000

1,076,000

2,472,000

2,441,000

2,202,000

11,228,000

9,634,000

8,191,000

Net income

6,313,000

7,682,000

6,407,000

6,768,000

6,514,000

6,682,000

6,103,000

6,502,000

6,342,000

5,774,000

5,997,000

5,491,000

27,170,000

25,801,000

23,604,000

Operating Segments | Commercial banking

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selected financial information by business segment

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill related to the 1996 purchase of a bank in southern Indiana

682,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

682,000

'

'

Net interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

77,144,000

73,800,000

70,592,000

Provision for loan losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,550,000

11,500,000

12,600,000

All other non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,654,000

24,110,000

19,382,000

Non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

61,891,000

57,323,000

51,863,000

Income before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,357,000

29,087,000

25,511,000

Tax expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,740,000

7,412,000

5,992,000

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,617,000

21,675,000

19,519,000

Operating Segments | Investment management and trust

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selected financial information by business segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

154,000

150,000

140,000

Investment management and trust services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,287,000

14,278,000

13,841,000

All other non-interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

61,000

69,000

21,000

Non-interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,461,000

8,149,000

7,718,000

Income before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,041,000

6,348,000

6,284,000

Tax expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,488,000

2,222,000

2,199,000

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4,553,000

$4,126,000

$4,085,000

Quarterly_Operating_Results_un2

Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income	$22,069	$22,267	$21,293	$20,835	$22,034	$21,692	$21,363	$21,812	$21,569	$21,616	$21,566	$21,288	$86,464	$86,901	$86,039
Interest expense	2,226	2,250	2,318	2,372	3,724	2,897	3,068	3,262	3,553	3,826	3,955	3,973	9,166	12,951	15,307
Net interest income	19,843	20,017	18,975	18,463	18,310	18,795	18,295	18,550	18,016	17,790	17,611	17,315	77,298	73,950	70,732
Provision for loan losses	1,575	1,325	1,325	2,325	2,475	2,475	2,475	4,075	3,100	4,100	2,600	2,800	6,550	11,500	12,600
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	18,268	18,692	17,650	16,138	15,835	16,320	15,820	14,475	14,916	13,690	15,011	14,515	70,748	62,450	58,132
Non-interest income	9,811	9,652	10,311	9,228	10,127	9,795	9,290	9,245	9,229	7,858	8,152	8,005	39,002	38,457	33,244
Non-interest expenses	19,380	17,571	18,822	15,579	17,183	17,045	16,508	14,736	16,727	13,302	14,725	14,827	71,352	65,472	59,581
Income before income taxes	8,699	10,773	9,139	9,787	8,779	9,070	8,602	8,984	7,418	8,246	8,438	7,693	38,398	35,435	31,795
Income tax expense	2,386	3,091	2,732	3,019	2,265	2,388	2,499	2,482	1,076	2,472	2,441	2,202	11,228	9,634	8,191
Net income	$6,313	$7,682	$6,407	$6,768	$6,514	$6,682	$6,103	$6,502	$6,342	$5,774	$5,997	$5,491	$27,170	$25,801	$23,604
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.44	$0.53	$0.45	$0.49	$0.47	$0.48	$0.44	$0.47	$0.46	$0.42	$0.43	$0.40	$1.91	$1.86	$1.71
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.43	$0.53	$0.45	$0.49	$0.47	$0.48	$0.44	$0.47	$0.46	$0.42	$0.43	$0.40	$1.89	$1.85	$1.71