How much wealth is there in Idaho? It seems that these days, there is plenty! With the surge in Idaho's 'boom', folks from all over American are moving in because it, once upon a time, was cheap.

Hollywood's elite come to town to vacation at our resorts--there's got to be money for those to be appealing to the likes of the Kardashians?

Each year, the esteemed Forbes Magazine publishes a distinguished list: The 400 Richest People in America. The list includes the net worth of each individual, their industry, their home state and their 'Philanthropy Score'--crediting them for how much they give back.

Take a look below, at the Idaho Billionaire that was the ONLY Idahoan to make the infamous 'Forbes 400 Richest People in America' list! 

Idaho's Richest Man Makes Forbes Magazine

We thought that more than one Idahoan might make the Top 400 Richest Americans list as compiled by Forbes--but only Frank Vandersloot made the list once again.

Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM

In 2024, Frank VanderSloot came in just below #350...this year, he fell out of contention. 

Frank VanderSloot is involved in many different business ventures, including cattle and radio station ownership. He is best known, however, for his ownership and founding of Melaleuca, a health and wellness brand that sells just about everything for home and beauty. From supplements to cleaning supplies, essential oils to salted caramels--they really cover it all and are based out of Eastern Idaho.

Check out the full list of 400 wealthy folks that DID make the list in 2025, HERE.

Speaking of wealth--land and real estate may just be the best investment that one can make in Idaho these days. Take a look at who owns the most land in the State of Idaho--some may surprise you and others, may not. 

Top 8 Largest Landowners In Idaho

*Disclaimer: Different websites show each entity owning a different amount of land but ranked the same. The Top 3 are consistent across multiple websites, with The Top 10 largest landowners list coming from Farmlandriches.com

Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews

The Largest Land Owner in Idaho May Surprise You

"With an area of 83,570 square miles (216,400 km2), Idaho is the 11th largest state by land area" -Wikipedia

Gallery Credit: Nikki West

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