Question 1

What is the population of Orcières?

Accepted Answer

The commune of Orcières has 660 inhabitants per the INSEE census.

Question 2

Are there natural risks in Orcières?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Orcières is exposed to 9 natural risk(s): Affaissements et effondrements d'origine anthropique (anciennes carrières souterraines, hors mines), Avalanche, Eboulement ou chutes de pierres et de blocs, Feu de forêt, Glissement de terrain, Inondation, Mouvement de terrain, Par une crue torrentielle ou à montée rapide de cours d'eau, Séisme. Source: Géorisques / GASPAR.

Question 3

What is the energy performance of homes in Orcières?

Accepted Answer

Out of 58 ADEME EPCs available in Orcières, the most common label is E. 2% are rated A or B.

Question 4

What is the crime rate in Orcières?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the crime rate in Orcières was 84.5 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 Orcières?

Accepted Answer

Tap water in Orcières is non-compliant on some parameters. Source: ARS / Hub'eau. (2291 analyses over 12 months) Exceedances were observed for: bactériologie.

Question 6

What is the air quality in Orcières?

Accepted Answer

According to LCSQA stations (5-year mean) in Orcières: PM2.5 : 10.4 µg/m³, NO₂ : 16.4 µg/m³, PM10 : 16.1 µg/m³. Source: LCSQA / Géod'air.