Question 1

What is the population of Saint-Étienne?

Accepted Answer

The commune of Saint-Étienne has 172,569 inhabitants per the INSEE census.

Question 2

Are there natural risks in Saint-Étienne?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Saint-Étienne is exposed to 19 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, Engins de guerre, Glissement de terrain, Glissements ou mouvements de pente, Inondation, Mouvement de terrain, Par une crue à débordement lent de cours d'eau, Par une crue torrentielle ou à montée rapide de cours d'eau, Phénomène lié à l'atmosphère, Radon, Risque industriel, Rupture de barrage, Séisme, Tassements, Tassements différentiels, Tempête et grains (vent). Source: Géorisques / GASPAR.

Question 3

What is the energy performance of homes in Saint-Étienne?

Accepted Answer

Out of 2,451 ADEME EPCs available in Saint-Étienne, the most common label is D. 4% are rated A or B.

Question 4

What is the crime rate in Saint-Étienne?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the crime rate in Saint-Étienne was 53.2 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 Saint-Étienne?

Accepted Answer

Tap water in Saint-Étienne is non-compliant on some parameters. Source: ARS / Hub'eau. (9524 analyses over 12 months) Exceedances were observed for: bactériologie.

Question 6

What is the air quality in Saint-Étienne?

Accepted Answer

According to LCSQA stations (5-year mean) in Saint-Étienne: PM2.5 : 8.6 µg/m³, NO₂ : 21.4 µg/m³, PM10 : 15.8 µg/m³. Source: LCSQA / Géod'air.