Ames, IA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy
Population (male): 36,001
Population (female): 30,497
Median Age: 23.8 years
Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $916.
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%
Poverty (breakdown): (24.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.6% for Black residents, 39.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 51.6% for American Indian residents, 55.4% for other race residents, 41.6% for two or more races residents)
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
Land Area: 21.6 square miles.
Population Density:
Zip Codes: 50010, 50011, 50012, 50014
Median Incomes:
Estimated median household income in 2017: $51,860 (it was $36,042 in 2000)
Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,136 (it was $18,881 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $216,000 (it was $125,300 in 2000) Ames:$216,000IA:$149,100
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%
Ames is located along the western edge of Story County, Iowa, United States. It is located roughly 30 miles (48ÃÂ km) north of the state capital Des Moines, near the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 30. A smaller highway, U.S. Route 69, runs through the town. Also passing through Ames is the cross country line of the Union Pacific Railroad & two small streams (the South Skunk River and Squaw Creek).
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)
On-Site Drug Testing Ames, IA
Time is money, we can come to you. Accredited Drug Testing provides on-site drug testing services in Ames, IA 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.
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Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Ames, IA
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 Ames, IA - You Choose!
Our on-site drug testing services in Ames, IA 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 Ames, IA?
Time is money and when sending an employee to one of our many drug testing centers in Ames, IA 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 Ames, IA?
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
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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
Median Age: 23.8 years
Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $916.
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%
Poverty (breakdown): (24.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.6% for Black residents, 39.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 51.6% for American Indian residents, 55.4% for other race residents, 41.6% for two or more races residents)
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
Land Area: 21.6 square miles.
Population Density:
Zip Codes: 50010, 50011, 50012, 50014
Median Incomes:
Estimated median household income in 2017: $51,860 (it was $36,042 in 2000)
Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,136 (it was $18,881 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $216,000 (it was $125,300 in 2000) Ames:$216,000IA:$149,100
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%
Ames is located along the western edge of Story County, Iowa, United States. It is located roughly 30 miles (48ÃÂ km) north of the state capital Des Moines, near the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 30. A smaller highway, U.S. Route 69, runs through the town. Also passing through Ames is the cross country line of the Union Pacific Railroad & two small streams (the South Skunk River and Squaw Creek).
