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Orcines, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Orcines is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,255. Elevation: 2,697 ft (822 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,255 Population 197/sq mi density
2,697 ft Elevation 822 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$31,720 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,720 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $571/mo rent

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About Orcines

Orcines

Orcines is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. Located at the foot of the Chaine des Puys, Orcines is an important village for the hikers who come visiting the natural heritage in Auvergne. The town belongs to the rural area of Clermont-Ferrand.

People

Population3,255
Density197/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,720
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,200
Rent$571
Housing Units1,302
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation2,697 ft (822 m)
Population3,255
Population Density197 / sq mi
Elevation2,697 ft (822 m)
Coordinates45.7825°, 3.0123°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$31,720

About Orcines

Orcines is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,255. The city sits at an elevation of 2,697 feet (822 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Orcines is $31,720, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 195 business establishments.

Income: Orcines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$31,720
58% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orcines is $114,200, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $571 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,302 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,200
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$571
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,302

Property Tax

Climate in Orcines

Orcines has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 26.7
Feb 5°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.6° 18.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 25.4
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 5.2° / 16.6° 52.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.6° 67.0
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 69.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 62.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 61.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.6° 57.3
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.8° 49.6
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 3.8° / 12° 46.6
Dec 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.6° 29.4
Orcines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,697 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,697 ft (822 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates45.7825°N, 3.0123°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 59 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 27 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 23 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 113 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 31 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 127 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 143 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 26 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 60 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 126 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 145 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 99 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 113 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 64 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 111 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 145 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 29 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 93 km
Jan 4, 1992 5 km NW of Bonnat, France M3.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (3 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 3 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in

Orcines has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Orcines

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ensemble Scolaire Sainte-Anne - - - -
École primaire La Font de L'Arbre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Orcines

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ Clermont - AAC+ 64 kbps
Maxi France radio chansons françaises, pop MP3 128 kbps
MCRADIO hits, pop rock MP3 256 kbps
MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central live, local radio MP3 256 kbps
LARS'N documentaries, local music OGG
Jazz Manouche - MP3 128 kbps
Sun Radio Bar deep, groove MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Clermont-Ferrand culture, electronic MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Orcines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pomel
Espace Temple de Mercure
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Fontaines Pétrifiantes
Grottes du Mont Cornadore
Hôtel Fontfreyde Centre Photographique
L'Aventure Michelin
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
Maison du Saint-Nectaire
Manoir de Veygoux
Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie
Musée Bargoin
Musée Baster
Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Musée de la Résistance
Musée de la Résistance, de l'internement et de la déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée de Royat
Musée des Peintres de l'École de Murol
Musée La Pierre Philosophale
Musée La Ruche des Puys
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Mandet
Musée Marcel Sahut
Musée Pierre Mondanel
Musée régional d'Auvergne
Muséum Henri-Lecoq

Libraries in Orcines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alexandre-Vialatte0.0
Bibliothèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Ménétrol0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Riom0.0
Bibliothèque L'Écume des Jours0.0
Bibliothèque La Plume et le trait0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sayat0.0
Bibliothèque relais0.0
Bibliothèque René-Guy-Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lafayette0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Marie-Hélène Lafon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences des Cézeaux - Université Clermont Auvergne0.0
Bibliothèque/Médiathèque Municipale0.0
CDI0.0
Espace culturel Joseph Forêt0.0
La Volvi'tech0.0
Le KAP - Learning Center (Université Clermont Auvergne)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Hugo-Pratt"0.0
Médiathèque Aimé-Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Rey0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse-Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Murat0.0
Médiathèque Amélie-Murat0.0
Médiathèque Arsène-Boulay0.0
Médiathèque d'Olby0.0
Médiathèque de Combronde0.0
Médiathèque de Jaude0.0
Médiathèque des Jardins de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque Hugo Pratt (antenne)0.0
Médiathèque Jack-Ralite0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jacques-Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Nicolas-Chamfort0.0
Médiathèque Rêve et Savoir0.0
Point Lecture de Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom0.0
René-Char Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Orcines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle Alimentaire
Halle Gourmande Saint-Pierre
Halles
La Glacière
Marché couvert
Marché d'Aubière
Marché de Gros (les Halles du Massif Central)
Marché de Trémonteix
Marché La Gauthière
Marché Saint-Joseph
Market of Chamalières
Place de la Libération
Place du marché
Place Gambetta
Saint-Joseph

Hotels in Orcines

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le relais des Puys
Les Hirondelles

Train Stations in Orcines

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Panoramique des Dômes - Station Basse
Panoramique des Dômes - Station Haute
Station du Panoramique des Dômes

Golf Courses in Orcines

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf des Volcans

Breweries in Orcines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières le Plan B
Dark Lab
Kazan CraftBeer

Stadiums & Teams in Orcines

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Orcines

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Sancy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chastreix 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Orcines

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airportCFELarge Airport
Montluçon-Guéret AirportMCUMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield-Small Airport
Aubiat Sardon Airfield-Small Airport
Banelle Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM La Bouble-Small Airport
Bort-l'Étang Airfield-Small Airport
Brioude Beaumont Airfield-Small Airport
Charbonnières les Vieilles Airfield-Small Airport
Évaux Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Prouilhat Airfield-Small Airport
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield-Small Airport
Jayet Gannat Airfield-Small Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield-Small Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield-Small Airport
Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite Airfield-Small Airport
Mazeyrat Airfield-Small Airport
Montluçon-Domérat Airfield-Small Airport
Mounier Haut Airfield-Small Airport
Sailles Saint-Nectaire Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Priest des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Fargeol Les Fougères Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Flour-Coltines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Gal-sur-Sioule Les Tabarias Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Julien Sancy Airfield-Small Airport
Tinhlat Airfield-Small Airport
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield-Small Airport
Veauce Airfield-Small Airport
Verneugheol Airfield-Small Airport
Verneuil en Bourbonnais-Small Airport

Post Offices in Orcines

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Orcines

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Orcines

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Chaîne des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic arenaNatural2018

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orcines

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Julien

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Orcines

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m 4040 BC

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Orcines

Chaîne des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic arena
Natural · inscribed 2018
Situated in the centre of France, the property comprises the long Limagne fault, the alignments of the Chaîne des Puys volcanoes and the inverted relief of the Montagne de la Serre. It is an emblematic segment of the West European Rift, created in the aftermat...

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orcines

What is the population of Orcines?

Orcines has a population of 3,255 residents and is located in France. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 16.5 square miles.

Is Orcines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,720, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,200 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $571 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Orcines?

Orcines has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Orcines?

The unemployment rate in Orcines is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 195 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orcines?

The median home value in Orcines is $114,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $571.

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