Question 1

What is the population of Nîmes?

Accepted Answer

The commune of Nîmes has 150,444 inhabitants per the INSEE census.

Question 2

Are there natural risks in Nîmes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nîmes is exposed to 13 natural risk(s): Affaissement minier, Affaissements et effondrements d'origine anthropique (anciennes carrières souterraines, hors mines), Eboulement ou chutes de pierres et de blocs, Effondrements localisés, Emissions en surface de gaz de mine, Feu de forêt, Glissement de terrain, Glissements ou mouvements de pente, Mouvement de terrain, Radon, Séisme, Tassements différentiels, Transport de marchandises dangereuses. Source: Géorisques / GASPAR.

Question 3

What is the energy performance of homes in Nîmes?

Accepted Answer

Out of 5,681 ADEME EPCs available in Nîmes, the most common label is C. 19% are rated A or B.

Question 4

What is the crime rate in Nîmes?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the crime rate in Nîmes was 42.5 offences per 1,000 inhabitants (burglaries, theft, violence, vandalism). Source: SSMSI / French Ministry of the Interior.

Question 5

Is the tap water safe to drink in Nîmes?

Accepted Answer

Tap water in Nîmes is non-compliant on some parameters. Source: ARS / Hub'eau. (6409 analyses over 12 months) Exceedances were observed for: bactériologie.

Question 6

What is the air quality in Nîmes?

Accepted Answer

According to LCSQA stations (5-year mean) in Nîmes: PM2.5 : 8.6 µg/m³, NO₂ : 20.0 µg/m³, PM10 : 17.6 µg/m³. Source: LCSQA / Géod'air.