Ames, IA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 36,001

Population (female): 30,497

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ames: 91.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.5%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 64 registered sex offenders living in Ames, Iowa as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ames is 1,010 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (27.4%), Irish (6.5%), Norwegian (5.4%), American (4.9%), English (3.8%), European (2.4%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 21.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 51,900 - 80.0%
      Asian alone - 7,510 - 11.6%
      Hispanic - 2,235 - 3.4%
      Two or more races - 2,143 - 3.3%
      Black alone - 1,931 - 3.0%
      American Indian alone - 115 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 51 - 0.08%

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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)

In Home Drug Testing

In-Home Drug Testing Ames, IA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Ames, IA for employers that need On The Job Testing, In-Home Personal Use or for Family Testing Purposes. Our in-home/self-administered rapid drug testing options are a cost-effective alternative when needing to test an employee, individual, or family member when visiting a testing center is not convenient and you are in need of a reliable rapid baseline result. Call us today to order your instant testing devices or simply place your order below. All instant testing devices are FDA approved. The initial screen is used as an initial screening and it is recommended that all positive results should be confirmed by a certified laboratory. All Negative results are conclusive.

Instant Test Products

5panel Instant

5 Panel Rapid Result

Our 5 panel rapid results is the most common urine drug test utilized for baseline testing. This drug test screens for the most commonly abused "street" drugs and is the most common utilized by employers and individuals.

5 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

10panel Instant

10 Panel Rapid Result

The 10-panel rapid results drug testing cup is a rapid test for the detection of the commonly abused "street" drug and prescription medication. The 10 panel is utilized by employers and individuals when they are in need of a more comprehensive result than the 5-panel drug test.

10 panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

12panel Instant

12 Panel Rapid Result

The 12-panel rapid results drug test screens for the presence of 12 different metabolites to provide simple, fast and accurate results. This test is often used for comprehensive testing that must include additional drugs not screened for in the 10-panel rapid test.

12 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

14 Panel

14 Panel Rapid Result

The 14-panel rapid results drug test is currently the most comprehensive instant drug test available. This rapid test will provide you with a broad range of drug metabolites to ensure the most comprehensive in-home drug test result.

14 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone
  • Tricyclic Anti-Depressants,
  • EDDP

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, EDDP, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

Additional Screening Options

Weed Instant

Marijuana Only (THC) Instant
This single dip rapid result test screens for the presence of THC metabolites. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
50 ng/mL cutoff level

Weed Instant

Nicotine (Cotinine) Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of nicotine and cotinine metabolites in urine. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
Cotinine 200ng/ml cutoff level

Weed Instant

ETG Alcohol Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of alcohol metabolite (ETG) for up to 80 hours of consumption. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
500 ng/mL cut-off level

Don't see your single drug test? Accredited Drug Testing also offers the following single panel drug test screening options for:

  • Cocaine (COC)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Amphetamine (AMP)
  • Methamphetamine (mAMP)
  • Opiates (OPI)
  • Oxycodone (OXY)
  • Benzodiazepines (BZO)
  • Barbiturates (BAR)
  • Buprenorphine (BUP)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • MDMA-Ecstasy
  • Methadone (MTD)
  • Tramadol (TRM)
  • Fentanyl (FEN)*
  • K2 Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)*

If you are in need of a laboratory-analyzed drug or alcohol test, please find listed below our Ames, IA testing locations.

1215 DUFF AVE 0.5 miles

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Categories: AMES IA

1111 DUFF AVE 0.5 miles

1111 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Categories: AMES IA

1015 DUFF AVE 0.5 miles

1015 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Categories: AMES IA

809 WHEELER ST STE 104 1.3 miles

809 WHEELER ST STE 104
AMES, IA 50010
Categories: AMES IA

207 STANTON AVE 1.7 miles

207 STANTON AVE
AMES, IA 50014
Categories: AMES IA

630 6TH ST 8.7 miles

630 6TH ST
NEVADA, IA 50201
Categories: NEVADA IA

640 S 19TH ST 9.7 miles

640 S 19TH ST
NEVADA, IA 50201
Categories: NEVADA IA

1115 S MARSHALL ST 13.3 miles

1115 S MARSHALL ST
BOONE, IA 50036
Categories: BOONE IA

1015 UNION ST 13.3 miles

1015 UNION ST
BOONE, IA 50036
Categories: BOONE IA

1824 SW WHITE BIRCH CIR 23.1 miles

1824 SW WHITE BIRCH CIR
ANKENY, IA 50023
Categories: ANKENY IA

1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111 23.1 miles

1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111
ANKENY, IA 50023
Categories: ANKENY IA

Local Area Info: Ames, Iowa

Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with leading Agriculture, Design, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine colleges. A United States Department of Energy national laboratory, Ames Laboratory, is located on the ISU campus.

Ames also hosts United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sites: the largest federal animal disease center in the United States, USDA's Agricultural Research Service's National Animal Disease Center (NADC)., as well as, one of two national USDA sites for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which comprises the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and the Center for Veterinary Biologics. Ames has the headquarters for the Iowa Department of Transportation.

The city was founded in 1864 as a station stop on the Cedar Rapids and Missouri Railroad and was named after 19th century U.S. Congressman Oakes Ames of Massachusetts, who was influential in the building of the transcontinental railroad. Ames was founded by local resident Cynthia Olive Duff (née Kellogg) and railroad magnate John Insley Blair, near a location that was deemed favorable for a railroad crossing of the Skunk River.

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Population (male): 36,001

Population (female): 30,497

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ames: 91.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.5%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 64 registered sex offenders living in Ames, Iowa as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ames is 1,010 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (27.4%), Irish (6.5%), Norwegian (5.4%), American (4.9%), English (3.8%), European (2.4%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 21.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 51,900 - 80.0%
      Asian alone - 7,510 - 11.6%
      Hispanic - 2,235 - 3.4%
      Two or more races - 2,143 - 3.3%
      Black alone - 1,931 - 3.0%
      American Indian alone - 115 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 51 - 0.08%

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