ALMap-doton-NaturalBridge, 2004
Natural Bridge’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 335 in 1920, 32 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1890Natural Bridge is settled
Natural BridgeAL
A town of 41, settled in 1890.
Is Natural Bridge a good place to live?
Natural Bridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
41 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Natural Bridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Natural Bridge, and how to reach them.
PowerAlabama Power17.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers87% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Natural Bridge’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWinston County Circuit ClerkWinston County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes35575, 3557735575 56% · 35577 44%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Natural Bridge.
Climate
Natural Bridge: mild winters and hot summers
Natural Bridge’s peak summer temperature is 90°F.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–54°
Spring48–73°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–74°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Natural Bridge report frequent physical distress than in the typical Alabama or U.S. town
Natural Bridge: 37% of adults feel lonely, above both Alabama’s towns (36%) and U.S. towns (33%). The share of adults in Natural Bridge who say their health is fair or poor: 32%. Only 2 of the 188 Alabama towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Natural Bridge.
| Natural Bridge | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 24% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 30% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Natural Bridge | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 13.9% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.1% | 15.4% |
| More smokers | 23.5% | 15.1% |
Lakeland Community Hospital
10.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Natural Bridge, mostly inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Natural Bridge, 41% come from inland flooding and 22% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Natural Bridge households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Natural Bridge
13pages on Natural Bridge
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Natural Bridge; the nearest are
Bevill State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jasper26.1 mi$4,734 in-state tuitionUniversity of North AlabamaUniversity or college · Public · Florence49.6 mi$12,120 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Natural Bridge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About Natural Bridge
Town in Alabama, United States
Natural Bridge is a town at the southwest edge of Winston County, Alabama, United States, located near the intersection of U.S. Route 278, Alabama Highway 13, and Alabama State Route 5. It initially incorporated on September 3, 1914. In the 1930s, due to a dwindling population, its charter became dormant. On July 24, 1997, it reincorporated. As of the 2020 census, Natural Bridge had a population of 32.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
- ZIP code
- 35577
- Area code
- 205
Questions about Natural Bridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Natural Bridge, AL a good place to live?
Natural Bridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.