The Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau receives about 800 visitors a day during July. Other important economic sectors include sport, subsistence and commercial fishing, fish processing, government, timber and lumber, agriculture, transportation services, construction and retail trade. 176 residents hold commercial fishing permits. It is the site of the Central Peninsula General Hospital, the Kenai Peninsula Community College, the State Troopers' Headquarters, The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and the Borough and School District offices. All homes are completely plumbed.
Water is derived from four wells, is treated and piped throughout the community.
Individual wells are also used. Refuse is collected by a private company, and disposed of in the borough landfill. Natural gas from Enstar is primarily used by residents for home heating. Homer Electric Assoc. It also purchases electricity from Chugach Electric.