Do You Know Who The Richest People In Kentucky Are?

From horses to politics to basketball, there's a lot of wealth lingering in the Commonwealth. If you've ever wondered who the richest people in Kentucky are, here are some of the state's top earners.

1. B. Wayne Hughes

Valued at an estimated $4.1 billion, was an American billionaire businessman, the founder and chairman of Public Storage, the largest self-storage company in the U.S. He passed away with a net worth of $4.1 billion in 2021.

2. John Calipari

It's no surprise, one of Kentucky's top men's basketball coaches makes the list of richest people in Kentucky. John Vincent Calipari is an American basketball coach; since 2009, he has been the head coach of the University of Kentucky men's team, with whom he won the NCAA Championship in 2012. His net worth is currently valued at $45 million.

3. Mary Gaylord

Mary Gaylord Mclean is the sister of the Broadmoor hotel owner Edward Gaylord. She owns a great deal of the real estate in Nashville, Tennessee, including the famed Opryland and several other companies. As of 2021, Mary Gaylord has an estimated net worth of approximately $2.5 billion.

4. Papa John Schnatter

Ever heard of Papa John's Pizza? Its namesake is one of the richest people in Kentucky! With a net worth clocking in at around $1.1 billion, Papa John Schnatter is one of the most famously wealthy people in KY.

5. Brad M. Kelley

Although he technically lives in Franklin, TN now, Brad M. Kelley was born and raised in Bowling Green, KY. He has amassed huge expanses of property and he is the seventh-largest landowner in the USA as of 2021 with an estimated net worth of $2.1 billion.

6. Mitch McConnell

One of Kentucky's most notable politicians is also one of the richest people in Kentucky, with a net worth of around $35 million.

7. Patricia Barnstable

Patricia Barnstable is one of the richest people in Kentucky, with an estimated net worth of $16 million. An actress born in Louisville, Kentucky, she is best-known for her appearance in the movie "Operating Room."

Who surprised you most on the list of richest people in Kentucky? Any others we may have missed?

Of course, financial wealth is just one metric of success; here are some famous people from Kentucky we're proud to call ours!