The village council is combined with Venetie. The economy of Arctic Village is subsistence-based. Caribou, moose, sheep, porcupine, rabbit and ptarmigan are hunted. Freshwater fish, waterfowl and berries are also harvested. The school, clinic, village council and stores are the primary employers.
Some residents trap or sell firewood for income.
Transportation Air transportation provides the only year-round access to Arctic Village. Ice fog frequently interferes with air service in winter months. The 5,200' gravel airstrip is owned and managed by the Tribal Government. Local transportation is by 4 wheeler and snowmachine. Five residents maintain dog teams.