### Question
How is the term State Agency" means the State health planning and development agency of a State designated under subchapter XIII of this chapter.[3](#300s-3_3_target)


(13) The term "urban or rural poverty area defined?


### Answer
The term **State Agency" means the State health planning and development agency of a State designated under subchapter XIII of this chapter.[3](#300s-3_3_target)


(13) The term "urban or rural poverty area** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300s* as the following:

> an urban or rural geographical area (as defined by the Secretary) in which a percentage (as defined by the Secretary in accordance with the next sentence) of the residents of the area have incomes below the poverty level (as defined by the Secretary of Commerce)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XIV-HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > Part C-General Provisions**

