Economic Overview

Soldotna's History Employment Education Health & Safety Utilities Media Climate Population Recreation Economy Community Contacts

Soldotna is primarily a residential and service oriented community. Major areas of employment within the City of Soldotna include government, retail and service, and visitor industries. Many Soldotna residents work outside the city in oil, gas, mining, and commercial fishing. Therefore, these industries greatly affect the economy of the area while not being major sources of employment within Soldotna itself.

Over the last decade, Soldotna has increasingly become a hub of business and visitor activity. Several malls and clusters of stores, banks, restaurants and offices form the commercial district. Vacant land and undeveloped property are available for business expansion and new ventures within the area. The visitor industry supports many tourism-related businesses such as fishing guides, housing and retail trade. Visitors are attracted to the Kenai River, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and a number of state recreational facilities located in close proximity to Soldotna.