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Newbern
A town of 133 people in Alabama
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About Newbern
Town in Alabama, United States1854Established
133Population
1.2 sq miArea
187 ftElevation
Newbern is a town in Hale County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 133.
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Town numbers
ZIP code36765
Area code334
Living in Newbern
Housing in Newbern
$54K Median sale price · Redfin, April 2026
The median sale price was $54,000 in April 2026.
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Health in Newbern
Compared with Alabama
5better than AL·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Hale County HospitalGreensboro · 8.1 mi · ER
Labridgette R. Ellis Medical and Dental CenterGreensboro · 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 Newbern · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newbern →
Natural hazards in Newbern
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes⚡ Lightning
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Newbern →
Climate in Newbern
Full climate →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.
59° / 37°Winter
76° / 52°Spring
90° / 70°Summer
77° / 53°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Newbern →
Newbern’s library
Library details →Newbern Public Libary7840 Alabama Highway 61
E-books16 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Newbern Public Libary →
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