### Question
What is the definition of State median income?


### Answer
The definition of **State median income** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 8622*:

> the State median income promulgated by the Secretary in accordance with procedures established under section 1397a(a)(6) of this title (as such procedures were in effect on August 12, 1981) and adjusted, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, to take into account the number of individuals in the household

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8622*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 94-LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE**

