Palmer, AK Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,209 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 3,669

Population (female): 3,540

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $985.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Palmer: 101.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 35 registered sex offenders living in Palmer, Alaska as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Palmer is 199 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (13.3%), American (7.6%), English (7.6%), Irish (6.2%), European (3.3%), Scottish (2.3%).

Zip Codes: 99645

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $61,497 (it was $45,571 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,457 (it was $17,203 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $212,116 (it was $102,300 in 2000) Palmer:$212,116AK:$273,100

Races:
      White alone - 5,056 - 71.3%
      Two or more races - 727 - 10.2%
      American Indian alone - 625 - 8.8%
      Hispanic - 400 - 5.6%
      Black alone - 195 - 2.7%
      Asian alone - 113 - 1.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 37 - 0.5%

Palmer is 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway. It lies on the north shore of the Matanuska River, not far above tidewater, in a wide valley between the Talkeetna Mountains to the north and the Chugach Mountains to the south and east. Pioneer Peak rises over 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above the town, just a few miles south. East of Palmer is Lazy Mountain, and standing behind that is Matanuska Peak. Lazy Mountain, Matanuska Peak, and Pioneer Peak are all a part of the Chugach Range. North of Palmer are the Talkeetna Mountains. Hatcher Pass, a local favorite for hiking, is located in this mountain range about 22 mi (35 km) from Palmer.

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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)

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On-Site Drug Testing Palmer, AK

Time is money, we can come to you. Accredited Drug Testing provides on-site drug testing services in Palmer, 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.

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Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Palmer, 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 Palmer, AK - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Palmer, 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 Palmer, AK?

Time is money and when sending an employee to one of our many drug testing centers in Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer, AK, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

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Local Area Info: Palmer, Alaska

Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 5,937.

The first people to live in the Matanuska Valley, where Palmer is located, were the Dena'ina and Ahtna Athabaskans. They moved throughout the area, living a subsistence lifestyle and trading with other native groups. Their trade routes were along the Matanuska River. Russians came to Alaska in 1741 and brought the Russian Orthodox religious tradition to the indigenous peoples of the region. In the early 1890s, an entrepreneur named George W. Palmer built a trading post on the Matanuska River, near present-day Palmer. The town was later named after Palmer.

In the late 19th century, the U.S. government began to take interest in the Matanuska coal fields located north of Palmer. This interest sparked financiers to consider constructing the Alaska Central Railroad in 1904. The advent of World War I created a need for high quality coal to fuel U.S. battleships, and by 1917 the US Navy had constructed rail from the port of Seward to the Chickaloon coal deposits. At the end of World War I, the U.S. Navy distributed land in the coal fields to war veterans and additional land was opened to homesteading. Farmers, miners and homesteaders began to populate the area. The Palmer Post Office was opened July 6, 1917 under the name of Warton. With railroad accessibility, new markets for agriculture began to open up for farmers in the Matanuska Valley.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,209 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 3,669

Population (female): 3,540

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $985.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Palmer: 101.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 35 registered sex offenders living in Palmer, Alaska as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Palmer is 199 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (13.3%), American (7.6%), English (7.6%), Irish (6.2%), European (3.3%), Scottish (2.3%).

Zip Codes: 99645

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $61,497 (it was $45,571 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,457 (it was $17,203 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $212,116 (it was $102,300 in 2000) Palmer:$212,116AK:$273,100

Races:
      White alone - 5,056 - 71.3%
      Two or more races - 727 - 10.2%
      American Indian alone - 625 - 8.8%
      Hispanic - 400 - 5.6%
      Black alone - 195 - 2.7%
      Asian alone - 113 - 1.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 37 - 0.5%

Palmer is 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway. It lies on the north shore of the Matanuska River, not far above tidewater, in a wide valley between the Talkeetna Mountains to the north and the Chugach Mountains to the south and east. Pioneer Peak rises over 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above the town, just a few miles south. East of Palmer is Lazy Mountain, and standing behind that is Matanuska Peak. Lazy Mountain, Matanuska Peak, and Pioneer Peak are all a part of the Chugach Range. North of Palmer are the Talkeetna Mountains. Hatcher Pass, a local favorite for hiking, is located in this mountain range about 22 mi (35 km) from Palmer.

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