Columbus, MN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Population (male): 2,075

Median Age: 49.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbus: 97.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.0%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Minnesota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Columbus, Minnesota as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbus is 4,034 to 1.>

Elevation:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $79,169
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,123
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $229,900 Columbus:$229,900MN:$224,000

Races:
      White alone - 3,623 - 92.6%
      Asian alone - 139 - 3.6%
      Hispanic - 64 - 1.6%
      Two or more races - 41 - 1.0%
      Black alone - 26 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 20 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.03%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Columbus, MN

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Columbus, MN and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Columbus, MN drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Columbus, MN Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Columbus, MN and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Columbus, MN testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

1540 LAKE ST S 3.2 miles

1540 LAKE ST S
FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
Categories: FOREST LAKE MN

14665 MERCANTILE DR N STE 100 7.1 miles

14665 MERCANTILE DR N STE 100
HUGO, MN 55038
Categories: HUGO MN

12175 ABERDEEN ST NE 10.3 miles

12175 ABERDEEN ST NE
BLAINE, MN 55449
Categories: BLAINE MN

2331 108TH LN NE 10.4 miles

2331 108TH LN NE
BLAINE, MN 55449
Categories: BLAINE MN

10190 BALTIMORE ST NE STE 100 11.8 miles

10190 BALTIMORE ST NE STE 100
BLAINE, MN 55449
Categories: BLAINE MN

10000 QUINCE ST NW 14.0 miles

10000 QUINCE ST NW
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
Categories: COON RAPIDS MN

9055 SPRINGBROOK DR NW 14.1 miles

9055 SPRINGBROOK DR NW
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
Categories: COON RAPIDS MN

7675 MADISON ST NE 14.8 miles

7675 MADISON ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
Categories: FRIDLEY MN

550 OSBORNE RD NE 14.8 miles

550 OSBORNE RD NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

480 OSBORNE RD NE STE 400 14.9 miles

480 OSBORNE RD NE STE 400
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
Categories: FRIDLEY MN

402 COUNTY ROAD D W 15.9 miles

402 COUNTY ROAD D W
SAINT PAUL, MN 55112
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

1560 BEAM AVE STE F 16.4 miles

1560 BEAM AVE STE F
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
Categories: MAPLEWOOD MN

2321 7TH AVE 16.6 miles

2321 7TH AVE
ANOKA, MN 55303
Categories: ANOKA MN

5815 NORELL AVE N AT THE FRONT OF STORE 16.8 miles

5815 NORELL AVE N AT THE FRONT OF STORE
STILLWATER, MN 55082
Categories: STILLWATER MN

5366 386TH ST NE 17.0 miles

5366 386TH ST NE
NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056
Categories: NORTH BRANCH MN

402 WEST COUNTY ROAD D 17.2 miles

402 WEST COUNTY ROAD D
NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112
Categories: NEW BRIGHTON MN

6413 OAK ST 17.2 miles

6413 OAK ST
NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056
Categories: NORTH BRANCH MN

2600 65TH AVE 17.3 miles

2600 65TH AVE
OSCEOLA, WI 54020
Categories: OSCEOLA WI

600 County Road D West, Suite 11 17.3 miles

600 County Road D West, Suite 11
New Brighton, MN 55112
Categories: New Brighton MN

601 Jacob Lane 17.6 miles

601 Jacob Lane
Anoka, MN 55303
Categories: Anoka MN

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W STE 41 18.2 miles

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W STE 41
SAINT PAUL, MN 55113
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

1955 COUNTY ROAD B2 W 18.2 miles

1955 COUNTY ROAD B2 W
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Categories: ROSEVILLE MN

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W 18.2 miles

1835 COUNTY ROAD C W
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Categories: ROSEVILLE MN

4000 CENTRAL AVE NE 18.2 miles

4000 CENTRAL AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
Categories: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN

2781 FREEWAY BLVD STE 120 18.5 miles

2781 FREEWAY BLVD STE 120
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430
Categories: BROOKLYN CENTER MN

2233 HAMLINE AVE N STE 130 18.5 miles

2233 HAMLINE AVE N STE 130
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
Categories: ROSEVILLE MN

10000 ZANE AVE N 18.7 miles

10000 ZANE AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443
Categories: BROOKLYN PARK MN

927 W Churchill St 18.8 miles

927 W Churchill St
Stillwater, MN 55082
Categories: Stillwater MN

1500 CURVE CREST BLVD 18.9 miles

1500 CURVE CREST BLVD
STILLWATER, MN 55082
Categories: STILLWATER MN

9201 WYOMING AVE N 19.0 miles

9201 WYOMING AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55445
Categories: BROOKLYN PARK MN

13999 60TH ST N 19.4 miles

13999 60TH ST N
STILLWATER, MN 55082
Categories: STILLWATER MN

7850 RIVERDALE DR NW STE D 21.0 miles

7850 RIVERDALE DR NW STE D
RAMSEY, MN 55303
Categories: RAMSEY MN

4080 W BROADWAY AVE STE 200 21.5 miles

4080 W BROADWAY AVE STE 200
ROBBINSDALE, MN 55422
Categories: ROBBINSDALE MN

436 HAYWARD AVE N 21.8 miles

436 HAYWARD AVE N
OAKDALE, MN 55128
Categories: OAKDALE MN

1141 UNIVERSITY AVE W 21.9 miles

1141 UNIVERSITY AVE W
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

216 S ADAMS ST 22.1 miles

216 S ADAMS ST
SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI 54024
Categories: SAINT CROIX FALLS WI

235 E STATE ST 22.1 miles

235 E STATE ST
ST CROIX FLS, WI 54024
Categories: ST CROIX FLS WI

333 WASHINGTON AVE N STE 300 22.2 miles

333 WASHINGTON AVE N STE 300
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

393 DUNLAP ST N STE 120 CENTRAL MEDICAL MIDWAY BLDG 22.2 miles

393 DUNLAP ST N STE 120 CENTRAL MEDICAL MIDWAY BLDG
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

570 Asbury St, Ste 101 Hamline Park Plaza 22.2 miles

570 Asbury St, Ste 101 Hamline Park Plaza
St Paul, MN 55104
Categories: St Paul MN

2220 RIVERSIDE AVE 22.6 miles

2220 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

701 DELLWOOD ST S 22.6 miles

701 DELLWOOD ST S
CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MN

7840 VINEWOOD LN 22.6 miles

7840 VINEWOOD LN
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369
Categories: MAPLE GROVE MN

1661 SAINT ANTHONY AVE FL 2 22.7 miles

1661 SAINT ANTHONY AVE FL 2
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

4221 WINNETKA AVE N 22.7 miles

4221 WINNETKA AVE N
NEW HOPE, MN 55428
Categories: NEW HOPE MN

205 WABASHA ST S 22.8 miles

205 WABASHA ST S
SAINT PAUL, MN 55107
Categories: SAINT PAUL MN

825 NICOLLET MALL, STE 406 22.8 miles

825 NICOLLET MALL, STE 406
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Categories: MINNEAPOLIS MN

5685 DULUTH ST 23.5 miles

5685 DULUTH ST
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422
Categories: GOLDEN VALLEY MN

4345 NATHAN LN N STE G 23.7 miles

4345 NATHAN LN N STE G
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442
Categories: PLYMOUTH MN

1687 WOODLANE DR STE 102 23.9 miles

1687 WOODLANE DR STE 102
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Categories: WOODBURY MN

2300 NEVADA AVE N 23.9 miles

2300 NEVADA AVE N
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Categories: GOLDEN VALLEY MN

2925 Chicago Ave 24.1 miles

2925 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Categories: Minneapolis MN

2056 WOODLANE DR 24.2 miles

2056 WOODLANE DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Categories: WOODBURY MN

8380 CITY CENTRE DR 24.4 miles

8380 CITY CENTRE DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125
Categories: WOODBURY MN

21395 JOHN MILLESS DR 24.9 miles

21395 JOHN MILLESS DR
ROGERS, MN 55374
Categories: ROGERS MN

800 FREEPORT AVE NW 25.0 miles

800 FREEPORT AVE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Categories: ELK RIVER MN

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Columbus, MN and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Columbus, Minnesota

The city was formerly known as Columbus Township until September 21, 2006, when it was incorporated as the city of Columbus, in response to concerns that the adjacent city of Forest Lake was planning to annex portions of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.76 square miles (123.70 km2), of which, 44.92 square miles (116.34 km2) is land and 2.84 square miles (7.36 km2) is water.

Anoka County Roads 18, 19, 23, 54, and 62 are the main routes in the community. Interstate 35 splits into Interstates 35E and 35W within the southeast corner of Columbus. The junction is commonly referred to as the Forest Lake Split, named after the city to the immediate east.

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Population (total):

Population (male): 2,075

Median Age: 49.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbus: 97.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.0%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Minnesota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Columbus, Minnesota as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbus is 4,034 to 1.>

Elevation:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $79,169
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,123
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $229,900 Columbus:$229,900MN:$224,000

Races:
      White alone - 3,623 - 92.6%
      Asian alone - 139 - 3.6%
      Hispanic - 64 - 1.6%
      Two or more races - 41 - 1.0%
      Black alone - 26 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 20 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.03%

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