The area was settled by homesteaders, although it has remained a traditional Native village. Culture Chistochina is the most traditional of all Copper River Athabascan Indian villages. Subsistence is a crucial component of the lifestyle. Economy Subsistence hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering are the basis of the village's economy. Most cash employment is seasonal.
Some residents use individual septic tanks, but the majority have outhouses or pit privies.
Electricity is provided out of Tok. Refuse disposal at the local landfill is the responsibility of each individual. The community needs a washeteria and a new landfill. Transportation Chistochina is accessible year-round by the Glenn and Richardson Highways. Climate The climate in Chistochina is continental, characterized by long, cold winters and relatively warm summers.