Carl West Rich (September 12, 1898 – June 26, 1972) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Cincinnati, three times from 1947 to 1948, 1951 to 1953, and 1955 to 1957 and Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio for one term from 1963 to 1965.

He was admitted to the bar in 1924 and commenced the practice of law in Cincinnati.

He served three terms as prosecuting attorney of Hamilton County, Ohio, from 1938 to 1947.

He was judge of the Common Pleas Court of Hamilton County, and president and chairman of the board of the Cincinnati Royals Professional Basketball Team.

He resumed the practice of law and died in Cincinnati on June 26, 1972.