### Question
What is the definition of non-metropolitan area?


### Answer
The definition of **non-metropolitan area** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 300e*:

> an area no part of which is within an area designated as a standard metropolitan statistical area by the Office of Management and Budget and which does not contain a city whose population exceeds fifty thousand individuals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS**

