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This study analyzed the supply status of public facilities and residents' perception of accessibility in 71 rural Eup and Myeon centers in 11 counties of Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, regions facing severe population decline and aging. The centers were classified into three types based on the number of facilities and their spatial concentration. A survey of 470 residents was conducted to assess the importance and satisfaction regarding accessibility. The analysis confirmed that high resident satisfaction was correlated more strongly with efficient spatial concentration (e.g., Type 2) than with the absolute number of facilities (Type 3). Essential facilities for daily life, such as public administration, finance, and healthcare, consistently showed high importance. Notably, Public Administration Facilities accessibility was the single most significant factor influencing overall resident satisfaction across all three types. Residents overwhelmingly preferred a short walking distance of within 300 meters for most facilities, indicating a strong emphasis on immediate, human-scale accessibility. In conclusion, to proactively improve the quality of life in these centers, strategies must shift from quantitative supply to a focus on maximizing convenience and optimizing pedestrian accessibility. Specifically, essential facilities must be secured within a core walkable radius (200-300 meters), and differentiated, location-based strategies that reflect the unique spatial concentration and functional characteristics of each center type are required to effectively enhance living services and combat regional decline.