United Bancorp Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $4,243,886 compared to $4,065,249 a year ago. Net interest income was $3,803,198 compared to $3,522,848 a year ago. Net income was $901,235 or $0.18 per basic and diluted share compared to $866,132 or $0.17 per basic and diluted share a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $16,635,134 compared to $16,082,746 a year ago. Net interest income was $14,851,141 compared to $13,799,278 a year ago. Net income was $3,580,579 or $0.71 per diluted share compared to $3,224,329 or $0.64 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.86% compared to 0.79% a year ago. Return on average equity was 8.40% compared to 7.73% a year ago.