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Needham
A town of 73 people in Alabama
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About Needham
Town in Alabama, United States73Population
0.6 sq miArea
171 ftElevation
Needham is a town in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1981. At the 2020 census, the population was 73.
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Town numbers
ZIP code36915
Area code205
Living in Needham
Health in Needham
Compared with Alabama
3better than AL·13worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
Conditions
9▼ 3 close
Habits
1▼ 3 close
Care
1▲ 1▼ 5 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
2▲ 2 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Ochsner Choctaw GeneralButler · 9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Gilbertown Medical/Dental CenterGilbertown · 7.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Needham · CMS · HRSAHealth in Needham →
Natural hazards in Needham
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Needham →
Climate in Needham
Full climate →Needham has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 36°.
61° / 38°Winter
77° / 52°Spring
91° / 70°Summer
78° / 53°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Needham →
Libraries near Needham
See all →Nearest: Choctaw County Public - Gilbertown BranchGilbertown · 8 miles · 32 hrs a week
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