Valparaiso, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 33,376 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +21.7%

Population (female): 16,763

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $875.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.1%), Irish (11.7%), American (7.1%), Polish (6.1%), English (5.1%), European (3.9%).

Elevation: 738 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46383

Races:
      White alone - 27,858 - 85.5%
      Hispanic - 2,234 - 6.9%
      Black alone - 968 - 3.0%
      Asian alone - 714 - 2.2%
      Two or more races - 553 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 41 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 13 - 0.04%
      Other race alone - 6 - 0.02%

Located on the ancient Native American trail from Rock Island to Detroit, the town had its first log cabin in 1834. Established in 1836 as Portersville, county seat of Porter County, it was renamed to Valparaiso (meaning "Vale of Paradise" in Old Spanish) in 1837 after Valparaíso, Chile, near which the county's namesake David Porter battled in the Battle of Valparaiso during the War of 1812. The city was once called the "City of Churches" due to the large number of churches located there at the end of the 19th Century. Valparaiso Male and Female College, one of the earliest higher education institutions admitting both men and women in the country, was founded in Valparaiso in 1859, but closed its doors in 1871 before reopening in 1873 as the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute. In the early 20th century, it became Valparaiso College, then Valparaiso University. It was initially affiliated with the Methodist Church but after 1925 with the Lutheran University Association (which has relationships both with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and expanded significantly after World War II.

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809 LAPORTE AVE 0.7 miles

809 LAPORTE AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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1910 CALUMET AVE 1.0 miles

1910 CALUMET AVE
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1900 ROOSEVELT RD 1.1 miles

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401 Wall St, Suite I 1.1 miles

401 Wall St, Suite I
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2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 2.0 miles

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VALPARAISO, IN 46385
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1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B 2.3 miles

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR 2.3 miles

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
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VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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Portage, IN 46368
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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CHESTERTON, IN 46304
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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HOBART, IN 46342
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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2490 CENTRAL AVE 11.5 miles

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LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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1438 RIPLEY ST 12.2 miles

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LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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9001 Broadway, 14.2 miles

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Merrillville, IN 46410
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CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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4111 Franklin St 16.7 miles

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Michigan City, IN 46360
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2723 E 1500 N 17.0 miles

2723 E 1500 N
WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
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301 W HOMER ST 18.2 miles

301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
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900 I ST 19.2 miles

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LAPORTE, IN 46350
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4519 W 5TH AVE 19.3 miles

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GARY, IN 46406
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WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
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LA PORTE, IN 46350
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GRIFFITH, IN 46319
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GARY, IN 46406
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GARY, IN 46406
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HIGHLAND, IN 46322
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SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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1500 US HIGHWAY 41 21.3 miles

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SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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311 BOYD BLVD 21.6 miles

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LA PORTE, IN 46350
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2450 169TH ST 22.6 miles

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HAMMOND, IN 46323
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4321 FIR ST STE 313 23.0 miles

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EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 23.8 miles

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MUNSTER, IN 46321
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DYER, IN 46311
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Munster, IN 46321
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MUNSTER, IN 46321
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HAMMOND, IN 46320
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Valparaiso, IN, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Valparaiso, IN and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Valparaiso, IN locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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Urine or hair drug testing methods in Valparaiso, IN - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Valparaiso, IN centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Valparaiso, IN

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

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

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Valparaiso, IN

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Valparaiso, IN locations are ready to serve your needs.

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  • Enhanced Employee Performance
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  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
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On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Valparaiso, IN

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Valparaiso, IN.

Drug Testing Locations in Valparaiso, IN

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Valparaiso, IN and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Valparaiso, IN have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Valparaiso, IN specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

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Local Area Info: Valparaíso

Valparaíso (/?vælp??ra?zo?/; Spanish: [balpa?a?iso]) is a major city, seaport, and educational centre in the commune of Valparaíso, Chile. "Greater Valparaíso" is the third largest metropolitan area in the country. Valparaíso is located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Santiago by road and is one of the South Pacific's most important seaports. Valparaíso is the capital of Chile's second most populated administrative region and has been the headquarters for the Chilean National Congress since 1990. Valparaíso has seven universities.

Valparaíso played an important geopolitical role in the second half of the 19th century, when the city served as a major stopover for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by crossing the Straits of Magellan. Valparaíso mushroomed during its golden age, as a magnet for European immigrants, when the city was known by international sailors as "Little San Francisco" and "The Jewel of the Pacific". In 2003, the historic quarter of Valparaíso was declared a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.

Notable features include Latin America's oldest stock exchange, the continent's first volunteer fire department, Chile's first public library, and the oldest Spanish language newspaper in continuous publication in the world, El Mercurio de Valparaíso.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 33,376 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +21.7%

Population (female): 16,763

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $875.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.1%), Irish (11.7%), American (7.1%), Polish (6.1%), English (5.1%), European (3.9%).

Elevation: 738 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46383

Races:
      White alone - 27,858 - 85.5%
      Hispanic - 2,234 - 6.9%
      Black alone - 968 - 3.0%
      Asian alone - 714 - 2.2%
      Two or more races - 553 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 41 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 13 - 0.04%
      Other race alone - 6 - 0.02%

Located on the ancient Native American trail from Rock Island to Detroit, the town had its first log cabin in 1834. Established in 1836 as Portersville, county seat of Porter County, it was renamed to Valparaiso (meaning "Vale of Paradise" in Old Spanish) in 1837 after Valparaíso, Chile, near which the county's namesake David Porter battled in the Battle of Valparaiso during the War of 1812. The city was once called the "City of Churches" due to the large number of churches located there at the end of the 19th Century. Valparaiso Male and Female College, one of the earliest higher education institutions admitting both men and women in the country, was founded in Valparaiso in 1859, but closed its doors in 1871 before reopening in 1873 as the Northern Indiana Normal School and Business Institute. In the early 20th century, it became Valparaiso College, then Valparaiso University. It was initially affiliated with the Methodist Church but after 1925 with the Lutheran University Association (which has relationships both with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and expanded significantly after World War II.

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