Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net operating revenues	$ 9,983	$ 14,669
Costs and expenses:
Costs of operations	8,514	12,554
Depreciation and amortization	428	404
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,800	1,900
Loss from operations	(759)	(189)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(5)	(5)
Other income, net	72	79
Loss before income taxes	(692)	(115)
Provision for income taxes	8	29
Net loss	(700)	(144)
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiary	(1)
Net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation	$ (699)	$ (144)
Net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders (in Dollars per share)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.04)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted (in Shares)	3,803	3,803