Sparks, NV Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 50,914

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,028.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Sparks: 97.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.1% for Black residents, 16.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 13.4% for American Indian residents, 12.9% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 16.3% for other race residents, 10.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Nevada and other state lists, there were 260 registered sex offenders living in Sparks, Nevada as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sparks is 378 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state

Elevation: 4410 feet

Land Area: 23.9 square miles.

Zip Codes: 89434, 89442

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $58,961 (it was $45,745 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $31,254 (it was $21,122 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $305,800 (it was $138,900 in 2000) Sparks:$305,800NV:$258,200

Average annual precipitation in Sparks is 7.82 inches (199 mm). There are an average of 48 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1998 with 15.07 inches (383 mm) and the driest was 1990 with 4.65 inches (118 mm). The most precipitation in one month was 3.81 inches (97 mm) in December 2005, including the most precipitation in 24 hours (1.61 inches (41 mm)) on December 31.

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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)

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Opt for Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Sparks, NV

Accredited Drug Testing extends various testing methods to match client requirements. Urine testing, with a 1 to 5-day detection window, is a common choice among employers, judicial systems, and educational institutions. Hair drug and alcohol testing is also gaining popularity due to its approximately 90-day detection window.

Understanding Common Urine and Hair Drug Tests

A 5-panel urine test and a 5-panel hair test screen for similar drugs, though their detection windows differ significantly. Urine tests cover a 1-5 day period, whereas hair tests extend the detection window up to 90 days post-specimen collection.

Court-Mandated Drug Testing in Sparks, NV

Our centers in Sparks, NV offer drug and alcohol testing tailored for various court-mandated scenarios such as probation and government-required tests. Tests may be observed, and their outcomes can be utilized for proceedings like probation, child custody, litigation, among others. Court orders detail the test type required and the specific drugs to be screened. If sample observation is necessary to avoid tampering, it will be indicated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Sparks, NV

We specialize in testing services for all DOT Modes, including FMCSA, USCG, FAA, FTA, FRA, and PHMSA, adhering to Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Our additional services cater to consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual development. We also offer a comprehensive DOT Compliance Program for individual operators and small trucking enterprises.

Supplementary DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Formulation
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Education
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Establishing a Drug-Free Workplace in Sparks, NV

Accredited Drug Testing offers affordable, comprehensive drug-free workplace programs to businesses of varying sizes. Such programs ensure a true Drug-Free Workplace, meeting state-specific legal standards. Our facilities in Sparks, NV are prepared to meet your drug testing needs.

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Advantages of Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace in Sparks, NV:

  • Improved Employee Performance
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On-site Mobile Drug Testing in Sparks, NV

If you have a group of at least 10 needing tests, Accredited Drug Testing provides on-site testing at your location. This service is popular with construction, manufacturing, job fairs, and is available for both pre-employment and random testing. Contact us at (800)221-4291 to arrange your on-site testing in Sparks, NV.

Testing Centers in Sparks, NV

Accredited Drug Testing has facilities in Sparks, NV and the proximity. These centers have flexible hours to accommodate different work schedules. Our testing specialists are certified and trained to offer professional, confidential service.

Testing is utilized for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and other work-related situations; it's also used for court orders, probation, child custody, among others.

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Choosing the Right Drug Testing Panel

Drug test panels commonly refer to the types of substances being tested for. Common panel types are 5, 10, and 12 panels, but customization is available.

Understanding Drug Testing

Drug testing involves analyzing a biological sample like urine, hair, blood, or saliva, to detect specific drugs or their metabolites. Primary uses include detecting performance-enhancing drugs, enforcing legal compliance, and assessing alcohol consumption. Other methods exist with various detection periods and levels of accuracy.

Does Passive Smoke Inhalation Yield False Positives for Marijuana?

Passive smoke inhalation doesn’t typically lead to a false positive in marijuana drug tests as lab thresholds are set higher than levels resulting from passive exposure.

Abnormalities in urine results can indicate false negatives or deliberate sample tampering. For instance:

  • A low creatinine level could suggest sample dilution, either via excessive water intake pre-test or by adding water to the sample.
  • Creatinine and specific gravity levels are checked to detect dilution. Lab methods include blue toilet water to prevent dilution.
  • Using certain enzymes to alter sample stability could alter pH, which is also tested.

Duration of Drug Presence in the System

The detection period of a drug test depends on multiple factors, including:

  • Amount of the drug consumed
  • Frequency of use
  • Type of drug
  • Individual's metabolism and health
  • Fluid intake since consumption
  • Exercise level
  • Genetic factors affecting drug metabolism

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Local Area Info: Sparks, Nevada

Sparks is a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It was founded in 1904 and incorporated on March 15, 1905, and is located just east of Reno. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population count was 90,264. It is the fifth most populous city in Nevada. It is named after the late Nevada Governor John Sparks, a member of the Silver Party.

The area that is now Sparks was first inhabited by the Washoe people. Euro-American settlement began in the early 1850s, and the population density remained very low until 1904 when the Southern Pacific Railroad built a switch yard and maintenance sheds there, after moving the division point from Wadsworth. In 1902, The Southern Pacific purchased a large tract of swamp-like land near its newly built railyard, and gave everyone clear deed to a 50' x 140' lot for the grand sum of $1. They also offered to pick up and move — free of charge — every house in Wadsworth and reassemble it in this new town. As the population increased, a city was established, first called Harriman, after E.H. Harriman, president of the Southern Pacific, and then renamed Sparks, after John Sparks, then governor of Nevada.

Sparks remained a small town until the 1950s, when economic growth in Reno triggered a housing boom north of the railroad in the area of Sparks. During the 1970s, the area south of the railroad started to fill up with warehouses and light industry. In 1984, the tower for the Nugget Casino Resort was finished, giving Sparks its first, and currently only, high-rise casino. In 1996, the redevelopment effort of the B Street business district across from the Nugget that started in the early 1980s took a step forward with the opening of a multi-screen movie complex and the construction of a plaza area. This area, now known as Victorian Square, is a pedestrian-friendly district that hosts many open-air events.

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Population (male): 50,914

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,028.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Sparks: 97.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.1% for Black residents, 16.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 13.4% for American Indian residents, 12.9% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 16.3% for other race residents, 10.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Nevada and other state lists, there were 260 registered sex offenders living in Sparks, Nevada as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sparks is 378 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state

Elevation: 4410 feet

Land Area: 23.9 square miles.

Zip Codes: 89434, 89442

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $58,961 (it was $45,745 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $31,254 (it was $21,122 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $305,800 (it was $138,900 in 2000) Sparks:$305,800NV:$258,200

Average annual precipitation in Sparks is 7.82 inches (199 mm). There are an average of 48 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1998 with 15.07 inches (383 mm) and the driest was 1990 with 4.65 inches (118 mm). The most precipitation in one month was 3.81 inches (97 mm) in December 2005, including the most precipitation in 24 hours (1.61 inches (41 mm)) on December 31.

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