Almost all residents are involved in subsistence. Salmon, freshwater fish, moose and bear are the major sources of meat. Trapping and making of handicrafts contribute to family incomes. Transportation Circle has direct road access to Fairbanks by way of the Steese Highway. Barges deliver goods by the Yukon River during summer.
Residents use ATVs, snowmobiles and dog sleds for recreation and subsistence activities.
A State-owned 3,000' lighted airstrip is available. The airport is undergoing major improvements. Float planes land on the River. Climate Circle has a continental subarctic climate, characterized by seasonal extremes in temperature. Winters are long and harsh, summers warm and short.