Where Natural Bridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Natural Bridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 35575, 35577. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Natural Bridge
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Natural Bridge
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Natural Bridge runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Natural Bridge
45.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 26.1% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Natural Bridge
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.5%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Natural Bridge’s likely range; Natural Bridge’s figures come from ZIP codes 35575, 35577, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Natural Bridge adults…
Natural Bridge runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Natural Bridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Natural Bridge
No hospital or community health center in Natural Bridge itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Natural Bridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Natural Bridge adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Natural Bridge runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Natural Bridge adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Natural Bridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Natural Bridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Natural Bridge adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Natural Bridge
Why doesn’t Natural Bridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Natural Bridge.
What hospital is closest to Natural Bridge?
Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Natural Bridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Natural Bridge?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Capstone-Nauvoo in Nauvoo, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Natural Bridge.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.