Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Newville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newville
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Newville
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.6%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Newville runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Newville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.9% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 22.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Newville
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Newville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newville adults…
Newville runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newville is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newville as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.2% of Newville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Newville
No hospital or community health center in Newville 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 Newville; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
How Newville adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Newville 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.
Newville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Newville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newville
Why doesn’t Newville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newville.
What hospital is closest to Newville?
Flowers Hospital in Dothan, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Newville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Abbeville Family Health Center in Abbeville, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newville.
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.