### Question
How does GENERAL define highly rural area?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1703*, **highly rural area** is defined as:

> an area located in a county that has fewer than seven individuals residing in that county per square mile

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1703*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

