Forbes Drops Idaho Billionaire From 2025 ‘400 Richest People’ List

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! 

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.