Gakona, AK Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 218.

Population (male): 144

Population (female): 74

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $410.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 29.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 85.1% for American Indian residents)

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (27.9%), Irish (17.8%), Norwegian (12.4%), Slovak (6.2%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 61.3 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 99586

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $53,760 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $33,899 (it was $18,143 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $682,513 (it was $88,300 in 2000) Gakona:$682,513AK:$281,200

Races:
      White alone - 102 - 67.1%
      American Indian alone - 50 - 32.9%
      Two or more races - 1 - 0.7%

Ahtna Athabascans have lived in the Copper River basin for 5,000 to 7,000 years. Gakona served as a wood and fish camp, and later became a permanent village. A federally recognised tribe, the Native Village of Gakona, is located in the community.

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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)

Onsite Testing

On-Site Drug Testing Gakona, AK

Time is money, we can come to you. Accredited Drug Testing provides on-site drug testing services in Gakona, AK and throughout the local area for employers who need drug or alcohol testing at their place of business or other location. On-site drug testing methods include urine drug testing, hair drug testing, oral saliva drug testing and breath alcohol testing. Both instant drug test results and laboratory analyzed testing is available. Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident.

(800) 221-4291

Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Gakona, AK

We offer a 5-panel drug test, which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • PCP

We offer a 10-panel drug test which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbituates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

We offer a 12-panel drug test which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene
  • Meperidine
  • Tramadol

** Customized drug testing panels such as bath salts, synthetic marijuana, steroids and other drugs are also available.

Urine or Hair On-site Drug Testing In Gakona, AK - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Gakona, AK include urine drug testing, which has a detection period of 1-5 days and hair drug testing which has a detection period of up to 90 days. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours, when analyzed by our SAMHSA Certified Laboratories. Negative instant test results are available immediately, non-negative test results require laboratory confirmation.

Why Use On-Site Drug Testing in Gakona, AK?

Time is money and when sending an employee to one of our many drug testing centers in Gakona, AK would cause disruption to your business operations or affect your employees work productivity, conducting on-site drug testing will eliminate these issues.

Who Uses On-Site Drug Testing?

  • Construction Sites
  • Manufacturing Plants
  • Power Plants
  • Motor Pool Facilities
  • Car Dealerships
  • Trucking/Transportation Companies
  • Schools
  • Sports Venues
  • Hospitals
  • Oil & Gas Drillings Sites

Are you a DOT Regulated Company?

Accredited Drug Testing has trained and qualified collectors who also specialize in providing on-site drug testing services for all DOT modes to include:

Additional DOT Services:

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

How To Schedule On-Site Drug Testing In Gakona, AK?

Step 1 - Call our on-site coordinator at (800)221-4291

Step 2 - Have at least 10 employees needing to be tested (recommended)

Step 3 - Provide the date, location and time of the requested on-site drug testing services

In addition to on-site drug testing in Gakona, AK, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

(800) 221-4291

Schedule Your Test

Local Area Info: Gakona, Alaska

Gakona /???ko?n?/ (Ggax Kuna’ in Ahtna Athabascan) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population of the CDP was 218, up from 215 in 2000.

Gakona is located at 62°18?17?N 145°16?24?W? / ?62.30472°N 145.27333°W? / 62.30472; -145.27333 (62.301940, -145.30194) (Sec. 18, T006N, R001E, Copper River Meridian). It is positioned in the Chitina Recording District in the center of Copper Valley, surrounded by mountains and the Copper River.

Gakona is at the confluence of the Copper and Gakona rivers, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Glennallen. It lies at mile 2 on the Tok Cut-Off to the Glenn Highway, just east of the Richardson Highway. Gakona is located in the continental climate zone, with long, cold winters and relatively warm summers. Temperature extremes have been recorded from ?62 to 91 °F (?52 to 33 °C). Snowfall averages 61 inches (150 cm), with total precipitation of 13 inches (330 mm) per year.

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2010: 218.

Population (male): 144

Population (female): 74

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $410.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 29.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 85.1% for American Indian residents)

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (27.9%), Irish (17.8%), Norwegian (12.4%), Slovak (6.2%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 61.3 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 99586

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $53,760 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $33,899 (it was $18,143 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $682,513 (it was $88,300 in 2000) Gakona:$682,513AK:$281,200

Races:
      White alone - 102 - 67.1%
      American Indian alone - 50 - 32.9%
      Two or more races - 1 - 0.7%

Ahtna Athabascans have lived in the Copper River basin for 5,000 to 7,000 years. Gakona served as a wood and fish camp, and later became a permanent village. A federally recognised tribe, the Native Village of Gakona, is located in the community.

(800) 221-4291