### Question
What is the definition of rural area?


### Answer
The definition of **rural area** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 918c*:

> a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 10,000 inhabitants

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 918c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION**

