2010 · Rural Studio architecture · Library of Congress
Newbern’s story
172 years in pictures
22 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1854Newbern is settled
- 2010Rural Studio architecture
NewbernAL
A town of 325, settled in 1854. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
Population
325
residents
Median home value
$87K
Census ACS
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
55.2
years
Land area
1 sq mi
What makes Newbern stand out
The thing Newbern does most differently from other towns.
Small town
325 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newbern. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesLightning
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Newbern has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring52–76°
Summer70–90°
Fall53–77°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 17
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Newbern is
Newbern beats the Alabama average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. Alabama
5 better19 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Newbern | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 6.2% | 4.1% |
Hale County Hospital
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Newbern sell for about $54K
The median sale price was $54,000 in April 2026.
$54Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Famous people from Newbern
4 notable people were born in Newbern.
About Newbern
Town in Alabama, United States
Newbern is a town in Hale County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 133.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1854
- Population
- 133
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 187 ft
- ZIP code
- 36765
- Area code
- 334