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Rural Area

In general, a rural area is a geographic area that is located outside the cities and towns. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the word "rural" as encompassing "... all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural. " Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements.