Chesterton, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,503 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (female): 6,699

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $860.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.1% for Black residents, 17.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.0% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (20.8%), American (12.8%), Polish (10.4%), Irish (4.9%), English (4.1%), Swedish (2.5%).

Land Area: 8.51 square miles.

Zip Codes: 46368

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $68,756 (it was $55,530 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $36,026 (it was $26,539 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $204,922 (it was $132,800 in 2000) Chesterton:$204,922IN:$141,100

Races:
      White alone - 12,059 - 85.8%
      Hispanic - 1,029 - 7.3%
      Asian alone - 450 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 233 - 1.7%
      Black alone - 179 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 28 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 0.06%

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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, Chesterton, IN

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Chesterton, IN 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 Chesterton, IN 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 Chesterton, IN Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Chesterton, IN 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 Chesterton, IN 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

650 DICKINSON RD 1.8 miles

650 DICKINSON RD
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Categories: CHESTERTON IN

85 E US HIGHWAY 6 4.2 miles

85 E US HIGHWAY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

6615 S BOUNDARY RD 5.1 miles

6615 S BOUNDARY RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3391 AIRPORT RD 6.2 miles

3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3545 Arbors Blvd, 6.8 miles

3545 Arbors Blvd,
Portage, IN 46368
Categories: Portage IN

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD 7.1 miles

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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3325 WILLOWCREEK RD 7.1 miles

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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3630 WILLOWCREEK RD 7.4 miles

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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401 Wall St, Suite I 8.4 miles

401 Wall St, Suite I
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Categories: Valparaiso IN

1910 CALUMET AVE 8.7 miles

1910 CALUMET AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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1900 ROOSEVELT RD 8.7 miles

1900 ROOSEVELT RD
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

1438 RIPLEY ST 9.3 miles

1438 RIPLEY ST
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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2490 CENTRAL AVE 9.5 miles

2490 CENTRAL AVE
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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809 LAPORTE AVE 9.9 miles

809 LAPORTE AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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4111 Franklin St 10.0 miles

4111 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
Categories: Michigan City IN

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR 10.6 miles

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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301 W HOMER ST 10.8 miles

301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Categories: MICHIGAN CITY IN

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 10.8 miles

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
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1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B 10.8 miles

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 12.0 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
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9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1 15.5 miles

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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751 E 81ST PL 16.8 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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387 EAST 84TH DR 17.0 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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4519 W 5TH AVE 17.0 miles

4519 W 5TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
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900 I ST 17.3 miles

900 I ST
LAPORTE, IN 46350
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416 PERRY ST 17.4 miles

416 PERRY ST
LA PORTE, IN 46350
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9001 Broadway, 17.7 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
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5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 17.8 miles

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107
GARY, IN 46406
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7501 W 15TH AVE 18.9 miles

7501 W 15TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
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311 BOYD BLVD 19.2 miles

311 BOYD BLVD
LA PORTE, IN 46350
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1573 N CLINE AVE 19.5 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Categories: GRIFFITH IN

4321 FIR ST STE 313 19.9 miles

4321 FIR ST STE 313
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
Categories: EAST CHICAGO IN

3145 45TH ST STE F 20.7 miles

3145 45TH ST STE F
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
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2450 169TH ST 21.0 miles

2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
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1500 US HIGHWAY 41 22.5 miles

1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 22.5 miles

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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1010 165TH ST 22.7 miles

1010 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

813 SIBLEY ST 23.0 miles

813 SIBLEY ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204 23.0 miles

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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4020 S CALUMET AVE 23.1 miles

4020 S CALUMET AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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1217 US HIGHWAY 41 23.1 miles

1217 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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7905 CALUMET AVE 23.1 miles

7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

8135 S Calumet Ave 23.2 miles

8135 S Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
Categories: Munster IN

6624 MONROE AVE 23.2 miles

6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 23.4 miles

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

3831 S HOHMAN AVE 23.5 miles

3831 S HOHMAN AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Categories: HAMMOND IN

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 23.6 miles

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D
Hammond, IN 46320
Categories: Hammond IN

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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: G. K. Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936), was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out."

Chesterton is well known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and for his reasoned apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him have recognised the wide appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man. Chesterton routinely referred to himself as an "orthodox" Christian, and came to identify this position more and more with Catholicism, eventually converting to Catholicism from High Church Anglicanism. George Bernard Shaw, his "friendly enemy", said of him, "He was a man of colossal genius." Biographers have identified him as a successor to such Victorian authors as Matthew Arnold, Thomas Carlyle, Cardinal John Henry Newman, and John Ruskin.

Chesterton was born in Campden Hill in Kensington, London, the son of Marie Louise, née Grosjean, and Edward Chesterton. He was baptised at the age of one month into the Church of England, though his family themselves were irregularly practising Unitarians. According to his autobiography, as a young man Chesterton became fascinated with the occult and, along with his brother Cecil, experimented with Ouija boards.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,503 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (female): 6,699

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $860.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.1% for Black residents, 17.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.0% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (20.8%), American (12.8%), Polish (10.4%), Irish (4.9%), English (4.1%), Swedish (2.5%).

Land Area: 8.51 square miles.

Zip Codes: 46368

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $68,756 (it was $55,530 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $36,026 (it was $26,539 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $204,922 (it was $132,800 in 2000) Chesterton:$204,922IN:$141,100

Races:
      White alone - 12,059 - 85.8%
      Hispanic - 1,029 - 7.3%
      Asian alone - 450 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 233 - 1.7%
      Black alone - 179 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 28 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 0.06%

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