Ayer, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 1,499

Population (female): 1,369

Median Age: 45.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ayer: 136.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 88.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Ayer, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ayer is 265 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (15.8%), Italian (9.6%), English (7.7%), Scotch-Irish (6.1%), Polish (6.1%), American (5.9%).

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $67,746 (it was $41,808 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,810 (it was $23,574 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $325,361 (it was $155,400 in 2000) Ayer:$325,361MA:$385,400

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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, Ayer, MA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Ayer, MA 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 Ayer, MA 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 Ayer, MA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Ayer, MA 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 Ayer, MA 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

200 GROTON RD 1.4 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 8.5 miles

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A
Leominster, MA 1453
Categories: Leominster MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 8.8 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

424 CENTRAL ST 9.0 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

7 DEANE ST 11.3 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

5 WINTER ST 11.9 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 12.3 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

39 Village Square, 12.5 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 12.8 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 13.6 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 14.2 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

157 UNION ST 14.4 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 14.4 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

300 Main St, 14.9 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

42 BOSTON POST RD W 15.2 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

8 AUBURN ST 15.4 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 15.4 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

14A BROAD ST 15.4 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

1 HOSPITAL DR 15.8 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

700 Rogers Street, 16.5 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

510 BOSTON RD 16.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

345 MAIN ST 17.2 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

28 Newton St 17.8 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

7 FRANCINE RD 18.4 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 18.4 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 19.3 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

58 BEDFORD ST 19.5 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 19.5 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 19.9 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

202 ELI DR PO BOX 584 20.4 miles

202 ELI DR PO BOX 584
GARDNER, MA 1440
Categories: GARDNER MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 20.4 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE 20.4 miles

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
Categories: MERRIMACK NH

630 PLANTATION ST 20.5 miles

630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
Categories: WORCESTER MA

500 Lincoln Street 20.8 miles

500 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 1605
Categories: Worcester MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 21.1 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

1030 MAIN ST 21.4 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

190 N MAIN ST 21.5 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

1 Branch St, 21.5 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

352 BELMONT ST 21.8 miles

352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 21.8 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

9 HOPE AVE 21.8 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

490 SHREWSBURY ST 21.9 miles

490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 21.9 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

66B CONCORD ST 22.2 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

P.O. Box 546 22.6 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 22.6 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

31 STILES RD STE 1300 22.7 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 22.7 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

POH on-site only 22.7 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 22.7 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 22.9 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 22.9 miles

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
Categories: Worcester MA

415 MAIN ST 23.2 miles

415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
Categories: WORCESTER MA

255 PARK AVE STE 400 23.5 miles

255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
Categories: WORCESTER MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 23.6 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

141 MASSASOIT RD 23.7 miles

141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

159 N BROADWAY 23.9 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

49 RANGE RD STE 101 23.9 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 24.1 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 24.1 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 24.2 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

138 Haverhill St, 24.4 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

50 NASHUA RD STE 301 24.5 miles

50 NASHUA RD STE 301
LONDONDERRY, NH 3053
Categories: LONDONDERRY NH

41 CARLETON RD 24.5 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

1 GENERAL ST 24.7 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

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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: Ayer, Massachusetts

Ayer is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Originally part of Groton, it was incorporated February 14, 1871, and became a major commercial railroad junction. The town was home to Camp Stevens, a training camp for Massachusetts volunteers during the American Civil War. Later, Fort Devens was established by the federal government to train New England soldiers for World War I. Fort Devens is a major influence on the area, although it is considerably smaller than when it was first closed in the mid-1990s. The town's population was 7,427 at the 2010 census.

Ayer was originally inhabited by the Nashaway, a Nipmuc people that inhabited the lands along the Nashua River and its tributaries. A small settlement was located along the banks of the Nonacoicus Brook, located in the western part of the town. The name of the Nashaway village, its people and the brook, pronounced by locals as /?n? n? ?k?? ??s/, was also recorded in early English sources as 'Nonajcoyjicus,' 'Nonocoyecos,' 'Nonacoiacus' and 'Nonaicoics.' According to the personal manuscripts of Justice Samuel Sewall, best known for his controversial role in the Salem witch trials, he was told sometime in 1698 by Hanah, wife of Sachem Ahaton of the Ponkapoag Massachusett tribe, that the name was actually Nunnacoquis (modern Wôpanâak Massachusett dialect Nunahkuqees /n?nahk?k?i?s/) and signified 'an Indian earthen pot' although literally refers to a 'small dry earthen pot.' The name was likely a reference to a series of small mounds along the banks of the Nonacoicus Brook.

Very little archaeological evidence has been found of settlement in the region, most likely lost to centuries of cultivation and development, although a handful of stone tools or evidence of habitation have been found along the shores of the Nashua River, Nonacoicus Brook, Sandy Pond and Long Pond as well as a rock shelter on Snake Hill. Although some have been dated to the Early Woodland Period (3000-2000 BP), the majority of findings are from the Late Woodland and Early Contact Period (1000-450 BP). In addition, portions of Main Street and Sandy Pond Road are believed to follow the vast network of trails used by Native peoples for trade, travel and communication. The Nashaway likely cultivated corn, beans and squash, but depended on foraging for fruits, nuts, tubers and seeds to supplement their diets. Seasonally, camps were set up in hunting areas, but the most important gatherings were likely the annual spawning migrations of Atlantic salmon, alewife, American shad, blueback herring and sea lamprey that once swam up the Nashua River from the sea via the Merrimack River.

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Population (male): 1,499

Population (female): 1,369

Median Age: 45.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ayer: 136.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 88.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Ayer, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ayer is 265 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (15.8%), Italian (9.6%), English (7.7%), Scotch-Irish (6.1%), Polish (6.1%), American (5.9%).

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $67,746 (it was $41,808 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,810 (it was $23,574 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $325,361 (it was $155,400 in 2000) Ayer:$325,361MA:$385,400

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