Athol, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 8,265.

Population (male): 4,042

Population (female): 4,223

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $683.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Athol: 126.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (19.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.1% for Black residents, 56.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 71.3% for other race residents, 23.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 27 registered sex offenders living in Athol, Massachusetts as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Athol is 314 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: French (20.6%), English (15.0%), French Canadian (12.5%), Irish (9.6%), American (8.8%), Italian (3.6%).

Elevation: 546 feet

Zip Codes: 01331

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $46,514 (it was $31,630 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,284 (it was $16,062 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $166,373 (it was $84,400 in 2000) Athol:$166,373MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 7,579 - 88.6%
      Hispanic - 667 - 7.8%
      Asian alone - 82 - 1.0%
      Two or more races - 75 - 0.9%
      Black alone - 28 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 15 - 0.2%

During the 1930s, the trolley lines closed due to the increased use of private automobiles, bus service, and the generally difficult economic times. When four Swift River Valley towns were flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir, the Springfield railroad route had to be abandoned. Consequently, Athol's growth leveled off as commerce became increasingly dependent on the Interstate Highway System. Population reached a peak of 12,186 in 1955.

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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)

Athol, MA Locations

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Athol, MA Testing Locations

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1179 MAIN ST 0.5 miles

1179 MAIN ST
ATHOL, MA 1331
Categories: ATHOL MA

2033 MAIN ST 1.2 miles

2033 MAIN ST
ATHOL, MA 1331
Categories: ATHOL MA

202 ELI DR PO BOX 584 12.1 miles

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

313 Federal Dr NW Suite #160, Northfield Plaza 13.9 miles

313 Federal Dr NW Suite #160, Northfield Plaza
Corydon, IN 47112
Categories: Corydon IN

489 BERNARDSTON RD 18.3 miles

489 BERNARDSTON RD
GREENFIELD, MA 1301
Categories: GREENFIELD MA

170 UNIVERSITY DR STE 202 21.8 miles

170 UNIVERSITY DR STE 202
AMHERST, MA 1002
Categories: AMHERST MA

85 EMERALD ST STE 115 23.3 miles

85 EMERALD ST STE 115
KEENE, NH 3431
Categories: KEENE NH

391 West Street, 23.5 miles

391 West Street,
Keene, NH 3431
Categories: Keene NH

85 SOUTH ST 23.7 miles

85 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 1082
Categories: WARE MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 24.0 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

15 BELMONT AVE 24.1 miles

15 BELMONT AVE
BRATTLEBORO, VT 5301
Categories: BRATTLEBORO VT

580 COURT ST 24.6 miles

580 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 3431
Categories: KEENE NH

590 COURT ST 24.7 miles

590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 3431
Categories: KEENE NH

424 CENTRAL ST 24.7 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER 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.

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Importance of Local Drug Testing Centers

Drug testing centers are crucial for identifying drug use and ensuring compliance with various legal and safety regulations. They help employers maintain a safe and productive work environment, assist law enforcement and legal professionals, and support health care providers in treating and advising patients on substance use.

Services Offered by Local Drug Testing Centers

  • Pre-Employment Screening: Testing potential employees to ensure they meet the employer's policies regarding drug use.
  • Random Drug Testing: Conducting unscheduled drug tests to deter drug use among employees or members of an organization.
  • Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Testing individuals who exhibit behaviors that suggest drug use, based on observed conditions explicitly articulated by trained supervisors.
  • Post-Accident Testing: Assessing employees for drug use after an accident to determine if drugs were a contributing factor to the incident.
  • Follow-Up Testing: Monitoring employees who have returned to work after participating in rehabilitation programs for substance use.

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Local Area Info: Athol, Massachusetts

Originally called Pequoiag when settled by Native Americans, the area was subsequently settled by five families in September 1735. When the township was incorporated in 1762, the name was changed to Athol. John Murray, one of the proprietors of the land, chose the name which means “new Ireland”. Early residents subsisted on agriculture and hunting. By 1791, Athol had four gristmills, six sawmills, a fulling mill, and a shop with a trip hammer, all of which were operated by water power. The Athol Cotton Factory, built in 1811, was one of the first industries to serve a market beyond the local one. Through the 1800s, textile, leather, wood, and metal industries further expanded the market for goods produced in Athol. The construction of the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad in the 1840s fostered so much industrial growth that a second line connecting Athol and Springfield was constructed in 1870. Construction of the Fitchburg Railroad, an east-west line, came through Athol in 1879, on its way to the Hoosac Tunnel and the Berkshires.

The Athol Machine Company was established in 1868 in order to manufacture a chopping machine invented by Laroy S. Starrett. In 1881, Mr. Starrett established the L. S. Starrett Company, known for making quality precision tools. The company remains the town’s largest employer to this day, and thus does Athol live up to the nickname "Tool Town".

As industries developed along the river valley, homes and stores grew up around the common located on the hill southeast of the factories. This area, today called Uptown, was the location of the first bank. The first trolley lines, established in 1894, ran from Athol to Orange, and additional lines soon provided efficient transportation to surrounding areas. Because of its development of industry, commerce, and transportation, Athol was the center of activity for the entire area at the start of the 20th century.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 8,265.

Population (male): 4,042

Population (female): 4,223

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $683.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Athol: 126.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (19.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.1% for Black residents, 56.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 71.3% for other race residents, 23.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 27 registered sex offenders living in Athol, Massachusetts as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Athol is 314 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: French (20.6%), English (15.0%), French Canadian (12.5%), Irish (9.6%), American (8.8%), Italian (3.6%).

Elevation: 546 feet

Zip Codes: 01331

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $46,514 (it was $31,630 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,284 (it was $16,062 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $166,373 (it was $84,400 in 2000) Athol:$166,373MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 7,579 - 88.6%
      Hispanic - 667 - 7.8%
      Asian alone - 82 - 1.0%
      Two or more races - 75 - 0.9%
      Black alone - 28 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 15 - 0.2%

During the 1930s, the trolley lines closed due to the increased use of private automobiles, bus service, and the generally difficult economic times. When four Swift River Valley towns were flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir, the Springfield railroad route had to be abandoned. Consequently, Athol's growth leveled off as commerce became increasingly dependent on the Interstate Highway System. Population reached a peak of 12,186 in 1955.