I live in a rural area, or what I like to call "out in the country"!
So do I!  I love that it is located outside towns and cities - it is so peaceful and quiet!
I agree!  The city is convenient, but too fast paced.  Where does the term rural come from?
It is actually from the Latin ruralis "of the countryside,"  Typically agricultural areas are considered rural, as well as forests. 
That't interesting!  Isn't most of America considered rural than?
Good question!  Various countries define the term "rural" differently, depending on the purpose, whether it be statistical or administrative
I probably all boils down to taxes I'm sure.  
Doesn't it always!  LOL Population is usually low in rural areas, and the settlements are small.
Is't rural areas considered more poor or low income as well?
Sadly, yes, that's true. It is usually because of the inequality between urban areas and rural areas.