Heron, MT Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 148

Median Age: 57.9 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $624.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Heron: 90.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Heron, Montana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Heron is 103 to 1.>

Population Density:

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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, Heron, MT

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Heron, MT 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 Heron, MT 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 Heron, MT Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Heron, MT 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 Heron, MT 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

300 NOXON AVE 9.4 miles

300 NOXON AVE
NOXON, MT 59853
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30772 US HIGHWAY 2 29.4 miles

30772 US HIGHWAY 2
LIBBY, MT 59923
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211 E 2ND ST 29.8 miles

211 E 2ND ST
LIBBY, MT 59923
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302 S 1ST AVE 30.8 miles

302 S 1ST AVE
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
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323 PINE ST 31.0 miles

323 PINE ST
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
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102 S 4TH AVE 31.0 miles

102 S 4TH AVE
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
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520 N 3RD AVE 31.1 miles

520 N 3RD AVE
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
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806 LAKE ST STE B 31.3 miles

806 LAKE ST STE B
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
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400 SCHWEITZER PLAZA DR STE 1 31.9 miles

400 SCHWEITZER PLAZA DR STE 1
PONDERAY, ID 83852
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6509 HIGHWAY 2 STE 101 35.5 miles

6509 HIGHWAY 2 STE 101
PRIEST RIVER, ID 83856
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25 JACOBS GULCH RD 36.3 miles

25 JACOBS GULCH RD
KELLOGG, ID 83837
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204 OREGON ST 36.6 miles

204 OREGON ST
KELLOGG, ID 83837
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740 MCKINLEY AVE 37.0 miles

740 MCKINLEY AVE
KELLOGG, ID 83837
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107 CHURCH ST 38.3 miles

107 CHURCH ST
PINEHURST, ID 83850
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120 POND ST 42.5 miles

120 POND ST
THOMAS FALL, MT 59873
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907 Main St 42.7 miles

907 Main St
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
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566 W PRAIRIE AVE 44.4 miles

566 W PRAIRIE AVE
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83815
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314 E ALBENI HWY STE 102 44.6 miles

314 E ALBENI HWY STE 102
PRIEST RIVER, ID 83856
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5433 N GOVERNMENT WAY STE B 44.9 miles

5433 N GOVERNMENT WAY STE B
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83815
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2003 KOOTENAI HEALTH WAY 46.2 miles

2003 KOOTENAI HEALTH WAY
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814
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1701 LINCOLN WAY 46.2 miles

1701 LINCOLN WAY
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814
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700 W IRONWOOD DR STE 170E 46.3 miles

700 W IRONWOOD DR STE 170E
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814
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700 W IRONWOOD DR STE 170 46.3 miles

700 W IRONWOOD DR STE 170
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814
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1118 W IRONWOOD DR, 46.4 miles

1118 W IRONWOOD DR,
COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814
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6640 KANIKSU ST 47.5 miles

6640 KANIKSU ST
BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805
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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: Heron, Montana

Heron has a continental, quasi-Mediterranean climate (Dsb) that has more in common with northern Idaho and the Pacific Northwest than the rest of Montana. It has one of the wettest climates in the state (outside isolated mountain areas), averaging nearly 34 inches of precipitation per year. Winters are wet and often snowy with occasional rain; summers are mostly dry with sunny, warm days and cool to chilly nights. Another very striking feature of Heron's climate is the patterned, extremely large seasonal variation in diurnal temperature range: only 10-11 degrees in the wettest months, November through January, expanding to nearly 35 degrees in the driest months, July and August, reflecting prevalent low humidity during those months. Around 11 days per year reach 90 F., while 100 F. is a very rare occurrence. Nights are cool year round with freezes having been recorded in every month. On average, the lowest temperature each year is -12 F., placing Heron in hardiness zone 5B. Average monthly precipitation is very high by Montana standards, especially in the wettest months of November through January, but Heron experiences continuing moderately wet conditions each month from February to June. In May and June, Heron shares with the rest of Montana some frequency of shower and thunderstorm activity, making these the wettest months in virtually all other areas of Montana, but not in Heron due to its exceptionally wet winters. Overall, Heron's average annual precipitation cycle is similar to that of the Pacific Northwest in its dry summer and wet winter (with a November maximum, as in Seattle, WA), but somewhat transitional into the typical Montana and Wyoming pattern of a May or June maximum, reflected in Heron's continued relatively high rainfall those months. The combination of these factors with possible orographic lift results in Heron being one of the wettest locations in Montana, mostly a dry state elsewhere.

As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 58 households, and 41 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 43.9 people per square mile (17.0/km²). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 18.6 per square mile (7.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.63% White, 3.36% Native American, 0.67% Asian, and 1.34% from two or more races.

There were 58 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20.

Show Regional Data

Population (female): 148

Median Age: 57.9 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $624.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Heron: 90.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Montana and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Heron, Montana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Heron is 103 to 1.>

Population Density:

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